Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voluspa is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Voluspa kicks off McFistface and gets to his feet. #CL#
McFistface closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Voluspa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa prevents McFistface from standing back up.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but McFistface is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa 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.
McFistface is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura but McFistface is defending well.
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voluspa is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface! #REVR#
Voluspa tries to bench press McFistface off him but McFistface keeps the position.
McFistface throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
McFistface has hold of Voluspa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Voluspa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McFistface cranks the arm and Voluspa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Voluspa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface 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: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage. #CL2#
McFistface moves into range and clinches up with Desceosarrafo.#BC2#
McFistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo avoids the head kick by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves his leg out of the way.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Desceosarrafo throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desceosarrafo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desceosarrafo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McFistface eats them both and turns towards Desceosarrafo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from McFistface fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFistface pushes Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desceosarrafo is one step ahead there.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
McFistface working a defensive guard here.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface pulls Desceosarrafo in close to prevent any damage.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Desceosarrafo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from McFistface. #T4##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and McFistface counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McFistface gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFistface fails to pull guard. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Desceosarrafo does it's job there.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch.
McFistface fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desceosarrafo is looking to control McFistface's arms but McFistface gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desceosarrafo has his back to the cage.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFistface throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Desceosarrafo slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
McFistface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFistface lands a head kick! #T1#
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo cracks McFistface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFistface shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Desceosarrafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFistface is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Desceosarrafo with a body shot.
McFistface misses with a head kick. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.#T2#
McFistface can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desceosarrafo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McFistface. Those never looked like landing.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McFistface's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Desceosarrafo against the cage.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFistface tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off McFistface throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
McFistface dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface throws the kick towards the body but Desceosarrafo avoids it.
Desceosarrafo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Desceosarrafo - just one landing.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Desceosarrafo to the mat.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead McFistface has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses. #T1##CL2#
McFistface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Desceosarrafo avoids a kick to the body.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desceosarrafo after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Desceosarrafo circles away.
McFistface swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and McFistface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but McFistface avoids it well.
McFistface is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
McFistface lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Desceosarrafo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.#T4#
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFistface fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but McFistface blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
McFistface throws a counter combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McFistface clinches.
Desceosarrafo avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
NoocOuut finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
NoocOuut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurth's head.
NoocOuut misses with a combination
and Kurth counters with a three punch combo that has NoocOuut backing up. NoocOuut nods at Kurth to acknowledge the strikes.
NoocOuut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
NoocOuut throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
NoocOuut looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well.
NoocOuut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin in the buildup to the fight.
NoocOuut doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurth circles away.
NoocOuut shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff NoocOuut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Kurth both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kristoff NoocOuut has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NoocOuut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurth.
NoocOuut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Kurth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurth. #BC2#
Kurth breaks from the clinch.
NoocOuut fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
NoocOuut misses with a few strikes there.
Kurth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurth avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Nice combo by Kurth! Oh, that's hurt him - NoocOuut falls to the canvas and Kurth follows him into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NoocOuut tries to buck Kurth off but Kurth is having none of it.
NoocOuut is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand back up.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
NoocOuut tries to counter by clinching up but Kurth breaks away and moves out of range.
Kurth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but NoocOuut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
NoocOuut has his takedown stuffed
letting Kurth counter with a right hand. #T2#
NoocOuut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
NoocOuut tries to clinch up
and NoocOuut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Nice combo by Kurth! Oh, that's hurt him - NoocOuut falls to the canvas and Kurth follows him into side control. #ROC2#NoocOuut is rocked!#SU2#
Kurth has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NoocOuut, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kurth breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and pushes NoocOuut back into the cage.#BC#
NoocOuut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NoocOuut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NoocOuut somewhat.#T3#
NoocOuut lands a nice hook to Kurth's body. Kurth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NoocOuut has a takedown stuffed.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.
Kurth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from NoocOuut does no damage.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
NoocOuut misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Kurth counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple NoocOuut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand and escape the position.
NoocOuut lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yilmaz Kurth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristoff NoocOuut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with NoocOuut.
Kurth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from NoocOuut.
Kurth lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NoocOuut tries to avoid it but Kurth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NoocOuut to the ground. NoocOuut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kurth. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
NoocOuut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurth sprawls well. Kurth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. NoocOuut gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
NoocOuut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away.
Kristoff NoocOuut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NoocOuut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
As Kurth looks to move away, NoocOuut throws a big counter combo but Kurth just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Kurth.
A left and a right from Kurth both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#Kristoff NoocOuut's cut is getting worse.
NoocOuut throws a wild hook but Kurth just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! NoocOuut gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Kurth raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth!
Yilmaz Kurth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
McFistface throws a head kick that misses.
McFistface throws a series of punches but Covington moves out of range.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but McFistface is quick to defend against it.
Covington misses with a body shot.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
Covington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Covington.
Covington lands an elbow inside that McFistface shrugs off.
Covington 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.
McFistface missing with knees to the body.
Covington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFistface takes an elbow to the temple.
Covington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFistface or not.
McFistface is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Covington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Covington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Covington.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Covington is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Covington misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Covington is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Covington down to the mat. Covington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Everett Covington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Covington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Covington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Covington is taking a breather. McFistface says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on McFistface's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McFistface.
Covington 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.
Covington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McFistface hang on?#T2#
McFistface taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington breaks from McFistface's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Covington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Covington prevents McFistface from getting the reversal.
Covington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Covington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Covington.
Covington landing strikes from the mount and McFistface is in trouble! #ROC#McFistface is rocked!
Covington working the ground and pound effectively.
McFistface is still in real trouble! Can Covington finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Covington! McFistface is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Quarto misses with a head kick.
Quarto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quarto throws a leg kick which misses Kurth's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurth tries to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quarto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quarto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kurth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Quarto misses the shot to the body.
Kurth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Quarto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurth doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quarto throws a sloppy head kick and Kurth moves out of range easily.
Quarto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Quarto.#T1#
Quarto misses the shot to the body.
Quarto with a jab.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quarto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Quarto ducks under and follows up with a left that Quarto also avoids with ease.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Quarto moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Quarto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quarto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Quarto is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Quarto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quarto.
Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Quarto.
Quarto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Kurth dodges the punch combination from Quarto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Quarto misses.
Quarto throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quarto to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quarto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Quarto throws a lazy right hand but Kurth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quarto lands a head kick!
Kurth looks to land a combination but Quarto avoids it well.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quarto with a nice calf kick.
Quarto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quarto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurth with a body shot.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Quarto scores with a punch to the head.
Kurth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurth blocks a head kick by Quarto.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quarto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quarto throws a series of punches but Kurth avoids them all with ease.
Quarto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quarto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quarto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quarto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kurth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quarto lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Quarto.
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth shoots in for a double leg but Quarto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quarto is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth is breathing heavily.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurth tries to clinch up but Quarto circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Quarto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kurth.
Kurth darts in trying to clinch
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Kurth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quarto.
Quarto tries to bum rush Kurth with a series of wild strikes but Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quarto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quarto.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Quarto avoids them all with ease.
Quarto throws a hook but Kurth blocks it.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quarto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto moves out of range.
Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quarto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Quarto 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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurth checks a leg kick. #CL#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Quarto manages to break the clinch.
Kurth throws a right hand that Quarto ducks under and follows up with a left that Quarto also avoids with ease.
Kurth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth throws a combination that misses
and Quarto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quarto takes a swing at Kurth's ribcage but misses.
Kurth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kurth walks into a jab.
Quarto misses with a hook. Kurth ducked under it nicely.
Quarto misses with an uppercut.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quarto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurth's sensitive parts.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Quarto keeps it at a distance.
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Quarto circles away.
Quarto just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Quarto throws a nice head kick!
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kurth rushes Quarto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurth wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch.
Quarto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurth throws the left hand but Quarto avoids the punch easily.
Quarto connects with a body shot that sends Kurth's belly button to the back.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quarto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth backing away here, and Quarto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quarto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quarto lands a leg kick that knocks Kurth off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Quarto with the inside leg kick.
Kurth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quarto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurth slips a straight right by Quarto.
Quarto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quarto dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Kurth appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kurth has Quarto up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quarto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Quarto.
Quarto lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Kurth misses. #CL#
Kurth rushes Quarto and presses him up against the cage.
Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kurth is trying to break free.
Kurth tries to work over Quarto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kurth has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Quarto breaks from the clinch.
Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Quarto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Quarto pushes him off.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
Kurth slips a jab and a cross from Quarto.
Kurth throws a big counter combination but Quarto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kurth moves to clinch but Quarto breaks away
enabling Quarto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurth moves away from the strike by Quarto.
Quarto wants to slow Kurth down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Quarto walks into a left hand.
Quarto scores with a body shot.
Quarto connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth works over Quarto's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Quarto.
Quarto throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it.
Kurth missing with a left hand there. Quarto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quarto scores with a leg kick.
Quarto throws the left hand but Kurth avoids the punch easily.
Kurth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kurth clinches up with Quarto and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Quarto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quarto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Quarto swinging wildly here.
Kurth throws a big counter combination but Quarto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Quarto circles away.
Quarto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurth with a body shot.
Kurth darts in trying to clinch
and Quarto counters with a low kick, right behind Kurth 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarto sizes up Kurth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Kurth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto is having none of it.
Pedro Quarto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Quarto throws a leg kick but Kurth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quarto.
Quarto connects with a leg kick.
Kurth misses the shot to the body.
Kurth ducks under a wild hook from Quarto.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kurth has Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurth lands a body punch. #BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quarto lands with a slapping head kick.
Quarto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quarto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kurth closes the distance and pushes Quarto back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quarto takes a swing at Kurth's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Quarto coming out on top.
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurth wants to clinch up but Quarto keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quarto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.
Quarto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quarto scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quarto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurth throws a combination that misses
and Quarto counters with a nice body shot.
Quarto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quarto throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range. #T3#
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto is having none of it.
A left and a right from Quarto both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Kurth pushes Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quarto misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Kurth.#CL#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches.
Kurth tries to work over Quarto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quarto has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quarto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQuarto.
Kurth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Quarto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quarto slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Quarto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kurth takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Kurth is rocked!
Quarto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurth momentarily.
Oh Kurth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quarto with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Quarto misses its intended target.
As Quarto looks to move away, Kurth throws a big counter combo but Quarto just gets out of the way.
Kurth seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurth needs to keep his hands up - Quarto had a free shot at his head there.
Kurth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quarto.
Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Quarto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quarto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Quarto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Quarto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedro Quarto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quarto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Quarto!
After the fight, Pedro Quarto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yilmaz Kurth spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
McFistface wants to counter with a clinch but Reyes pushes him away.
McFistface misses with the combination. #CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Reyes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McFistface on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFistface lands an elbow inside that Reyes shrugs off. #TD2#
McFistface successfully pulls guard.
McFistface 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.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reyes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFistface is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McFistface looking to control.
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McFistface won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reyes has his hands on McFistface's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
McFistface is working Reyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFistface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McFistface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes wants to stand but McFistface is controlling the position.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
Reyes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Reyes wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it.
McFistface with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McFistface defends well.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reyes covers up, he's hurt! McFistface keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McFistface and the ref steps in to end the fight! McFistface can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFistface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera scores with a shoulder strike.
Vera stalling in the clinch but McFistface improves position.
McFistface has Vera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFistface looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFistface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera blocks a body shot from McFistface. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera cracks McFistface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vera scores with a one two! McFistface had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McFistface takes one to the side of the head.
Vera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vera takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Nice body punch from Vera - that landed with a thud.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Vera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vera blocks an elbow strike from McFistface.
Vera pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vera.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFistface.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFistface misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Vera forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera lands a jab to McFistface's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
McFistface throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but McFistface bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vera pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vera throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFistface slips a jab from Vera.
It looked like McFistface was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Vera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFistface throws a big counter combination but Vera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McFistface rushes Vera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD#
Vera is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFistface is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vera to the mat. Vera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Vera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vera lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
McFistface lands a takedown into guard.

Vera has his feet on McFistface's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
McFistface went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Vera pushes McFistface up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFistface tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vera gets underhooks to prevent McFistface's takedown attempt.
Vera blocks a body shot from McFistface. #TD#
McFistface turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McFistface lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera 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##CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
Vera looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface tries to clinch up but Vera circles away and keeps his distance.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera jabs at McFistface's body.
McFistface lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vera tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Vera looks to move away, McFistface throws a big counter combo but Vera just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFistface swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Vera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera is trying to stall.
Vera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vera is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes one on the button.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface misses with a knee strike.
McFistface goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vera prevents it.
Vera lands with a right to the head.
McFistface is trying to drag Vera to the mat but Vera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFistface looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McFistface tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing McFistface back against the cage.
McFistface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera can't break the clinch.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
Vera wants to pass the guard but McFistface is keeping the position.#SU2#
McFistface is working an open guard so Vera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera lands a right hand.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vera after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFistface has him pressed against the cage.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Vera wants to break free but McFistface has control.
McFistface can't find room to land a body shot as Vera controls the action. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera is trying to push McFistface away but McFistface has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Vera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vera scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFistface has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFistface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Vera has closed the distance and engaged McFistface in a clinch. #T4#
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. McFistface takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McFistface lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFistface moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFistface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Vera moves into range and clinches up with McFistface.
McFistface prevents a body shot from Vera.
A body shot lands from McFistface.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Vera takes the fight into the clinch.
Vera avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
Vera is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vera down to the mat. Vera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFistface gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vera counters with a two punch combo.
McFistface ducks right into an uppercut from Vera. #CL2#
Vera instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Vera clinches. #BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vera moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
McFistface throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veras head.
McFistface presses Vera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFistface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
McFistface lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFistfaces head.
McFistface tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera tries to break free but McFistface pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vera looking to pass the guard. #T2#
McFistface trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFistface is trying to keep Vera in close.
Vera is looking to stand up but McFistface won't let him.
McFistface seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McFistface to score with a decent uppercut.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
McFistface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Vera rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface has a closed guard, preventing Vera from standing up.
Vera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McFistface makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Vera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
McFistface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFistface swings widly with a right hand
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vera 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from McFistface.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of McFistface's head.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but McFistface avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
McFistface blocks a body shot from Rahman.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
McFistface ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFistface no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rahman tries to stand but McFistface is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Rahman stands up and waves to McFistface to follow him. #CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Rahman misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
McFistface tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman looking to throw knees to the head but McFistface is blocking nicely.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rahman just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFistface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rahman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rahman pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman landing knees to the head. #TD2#
McFistface has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rahman uses from the top position.
Rahman wants to get up but he can't break McFistface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFistface is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahman controlling McFistface's posture.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahman is pulling down on McFistface's head. It's preventing any offense from McFistface, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface stopping the sweep attempt from Rahman.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman working McFistface over with knees to the body.
Rahman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman. #TD2#
McFistface gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface.
McFistface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface is pressing down on Rahman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahman is holding on for now.
McFistface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface with a nice calf kick.
Rahman swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
McFistface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Rahman digs a good hook to McFistface's body. #CL#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
McFistface pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Rahman to the mat.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahman is one step ahead there.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SU#
Rahman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McFistface pushes Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahman pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface is breathing heavily.
McFistface misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Rahman.
McFistface misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Rahman clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahman tests McFistface's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rahman rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFistface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rahman is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McFistface misses with a head shot. Rahman uses the momentum to regain guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#T2#
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage 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!
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface won't allow Rahman to sweep him here.
Rahman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface. #T3#
McFistface 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McFistface passes Rahman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rahman to regain full guard.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely. #T4#
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFistface.
McFistface moves into full mount! Rahman won't be happy about that!
McFistface lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rahman hang on?
McFistface unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Rahman pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahman. That's going to slow McFistface down.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps McFistface's head back.
Rahman throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahman swivels and escapes.
McFistface tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahman tries to move into range but McFistface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Rahman clinches. #TD2#
McFistface is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rahman can't fight it off and eventually McFistface manages to take the fight to the floor. Rahman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
McFistface with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFistface postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFistface distracts Rahman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface passes into half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
McFistface is looking to pass Rahman's guard but actually Rahman recovers to full guard.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface. #SUB2#
McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rahman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Rahman in his guard.#REVR##T3#
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface seems keen to control Rahman's posture.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Rahman postures up. #SU#
Rahman stands and steps away. McFistface gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McFistface throws a right and a left that Rahman avoids nicely.
Rahman with a jab.
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#T4#
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McFistface fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Rahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFistface.
McFistface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from McFistface.#CL#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman lands a right hand.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abdul Rahman thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurth looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Dunn moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Kurth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunn jumps guard but Kurth stands there with Dunn around his waist. Dunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Dunn's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurth!
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Dunn.#T1#
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn cracks Kurth with an open hand slap.
Dunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kurth scores with a four punch combination!
Dunn throws a right hand that Kurth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurth also avoids with ease.
Dunn digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Kurth dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Kurth's head and hops out.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
Kurth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurth on the side of the head.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurth tries to clinch up
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kurth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection.
Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection.
Kurth throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Dunn is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Kurth lands a body shot.
Kurth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunn is breathing heavily.#T3##BC2#
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a hook to the side of Dunn's head but Dunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunn scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurth looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Clay Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yilmaz Kurth.
Dunn throws a hook but Kurth blocks it.
Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Dunn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kurth pushes Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range. #T4#
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
A quick step to the side and Dunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kurth instigates a clinch.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunn. #BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunn as he connects with a hook.
Kurth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn lands with a shot to the body.
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth.
Dunn punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Dunn.
Kurth tries to clinch up
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth moves to clinch but Dunn breaks away
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunn clobbers Kurth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Kurth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clay Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurth misses with the combination. #CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.#BC#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Dunn.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurth there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurth.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kurth manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurth. #BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves away
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dunn counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Kurth drops Dunn with a beautiful combination! Dunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurth is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Dunn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Clay Dunn has been cut.
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away. #CL2#
Kurth takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
As Dunn backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Dunn manages to avoid it all.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Dunn tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kurth manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Kurth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth. #CL2#
Kurth clinches with his opponent.
Kurth struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunn controls his hands.
Kurth cracks Dunn with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clay Dunn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurth tries to work over Dunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Kurth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kurth forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Kurth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Dunn.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Kurth ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.#BC2#
Kurth manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Kurth avoids nicely. #T2##CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunn misses its target.
Kurth looks to clinch
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurth under the eye.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Kurth. #CL2#
Kurth instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dunn breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunn swings for the body but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away. #CL2#
Kurth gets a clinch. #BC#
Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Kurth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Dunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurth.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but Dunn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kurth.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yilmaz Kurth.
I've got Kurth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clay Dunn!
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

Event: SMASH: Spratt vs Khan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Lawrence throws out a leg kick but McFistface moves out of range and Lawrence only half commits.
McFistface shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
McFistface throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from McFistface, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFistface tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
McFistface tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence digs a good hook to McFistface's body.
Lawrence throws a leg kick #TD#
and McFistface counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lawrence has his feet on McFistface's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a low kick as McFistface jumps back.
Lawrence swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McFistface changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McFistface tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawrence lands a body shot. #CL#
McFistface rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
McFistface lands a takedown into guard.

Lawrence is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McFistface presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
A short left from Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
McFistface fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lawrence sprawls well initially but McFistface persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McFistface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFistface.
McFistface misses with a head shot. Lawrence uses the momentum to regain guard.
McFistface 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.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #T2#
McFistface postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it.
McFistface postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFistface manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McFistface doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McFistface keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
McFistface wants to sweep but no luck.
McFistface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
McFistface striking off his back but it's not causing Lawrence any problems.
McFistface is pulling down on Lawrence's head to control his posture. #SUB#
McFistface looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
McFistface looking to control. #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.
McFistface can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lawrence controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McFistface moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFistface shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
McFistface takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence misses with a body kick.
Lawrence jabs McFistface right on the nose. McFistface blinks but takes it well.
McFistface on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McFistface thows a leg kick but Lawrence checks it
and Lawrence counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Lawrence misses #TD#
and McFistface counters with a takedown into side control.

Lawrence bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
McFistface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFistface misses with a takedown
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence with a nice cross.
Lawrence will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
McFistface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
McFistface scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McFistface with the ground and pound but Lawrence uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McFistface trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
McFistface throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
McFistface wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface throws a strike but Lawrence rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McFistface controlling Lawrence's posture.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
McFistface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Lawrence 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.#SUB#
McFistface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
McFistface looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lawrence puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McFistface is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McFistface is looking to clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McFistface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
A low kick from Lawrence is predictable there #TD#
and McFistface counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawrence works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface throws a strike but Lawrence rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McFistface working a defensive guard but Lawrence manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lawrence working away.
McFistface is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McFistface wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by McFistface.
Lawrence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from McFistface.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFistface manages to avoid it.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws a low kick but McFistface moves out of range easily.
Lawrence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
A low kick from Lawrence misses #TD#
and McFistface counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawrence won't be happy with that.
McFistface trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McFistface.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McFistface is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawrence is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McFistface throwing strikes but Lawrence manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McFistface is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawrence working away.
McFistface looks to move to half guard but instead Lawrence has passed into mount! Damn!
Lawrence controlling the position easily from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McFistface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFistface throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lawrence. What's that going to do exactly?
Lawrence prevents McFistface from getting the reversal.
McFistface looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McFistface breaks Lawrence's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lawrence 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.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
McFistface has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lawrence 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 McFistface.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
McFistface tries to bench press Lawrence off him but Lawrence keeps the position.
McFistface wants to control but Lawrence postures up.
McFistface is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFistface wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!
Malachi Lawrence decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Big Foot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Big Foot trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
McFistface striking off his back, scoring a few points.
McFistface wants to sweep here but Big Foot controlling him for the moment.
Big Foot trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Big Foot looking to improve position, pressing down on McFistface's thigh with his hand. McFistface seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Big Foot paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Big Foot's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McFistface picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dougie McFistface!
After winning the bout, Dougie McFistface thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McFistface clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Cozad to the mat. #SUB2#
McFistface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cozad trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFistface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cozad stands and throws McFistface's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface trying to remain calm as Cozad controls from the top position.
Cozad has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McFistface!
McFistface is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Cozad with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McFistface squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McFistface is squirming around, avoiding Cozad's attempts to control the action.
McFistface wants to hold on but Cozad pushes him away.
McFistface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cozad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cozad avoids the attempt from McFistface to control.#T2#
Cozad controlling from mount.
McFistface working to try and regain half guard.
McFistface stops Cozad from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McFistface is squirming around, avoiding Cozad's attempts to control the action.
McFistface sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cozad is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
McFistface wants to get back to full guard.
Cozad is thwarting McFistface's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McFistface tries to roll over but Cozad keeps him under control.
McFistface won't allow Cozad to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cozad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McFistface sees it coming and defends easily.
Cozad prevents McFistface from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cozad is trying to control. McFistface wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFistface throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely. #TD2#
McFistface closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cozad to the mat! Cozad manages to get full guard.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cozad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Cozad has momentary wrist control but McFistface slips an elbow through the middle.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface works over Cozad with some ground and pound from guard.
Cozad keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass. #SUB#
Cozad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFistface scoring with some ground and pound.
Cozad trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cozad takes a kick to the side of the head.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
McFistface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McFistface closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.#TD2#
McFistface is trying to trip Cozad. He has hold of a leg but Cozad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McFistface persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cozad wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface is working Cozad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McFistface tries to stand but Cozad is controlling from the bottom.
McFistface looking to sit in guard and control but Cozad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McFistface escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McFistface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
McFistface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cozad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cozad looking for a guillotine here but McFistface defends easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cozad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cozad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Cozad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFistface is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Cozad looking for subs off his back but McFistface has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Cozad is defending against the submission attempts here by McFistface. #SU2#
McFistface escapes and gets back to his feet.
McFistface misses with the combination.
McFistface lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.#T4##TD#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cozad wants to take a breather but McFistface is having none of it.
McFistface regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cozad stands and throws McFistface's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cozad is thwarting McFistface's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cozad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McFistface is just riding it out for now. Cozad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McFistface looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
McFistface wants the takedown. Cozad is fighting it off but McFistface persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cozad's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Cozad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFistface looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cozad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well. #SUB2#
McFistface 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad has hold of McFistface's hands but McFistface slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFistface slips a nice elbow through Cozad's hands, connecting with Cozad's forehead.#SU2#
McFistface decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cozad checks the leg kick.
Cozad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
McFistface closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cozad drags the fight down to the ground.
McFistface is in close to Cozad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface preventing the sweep. #T2#
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFistface is thwarting Cozad's attempts to control the position.
Cozad is in trouble now - McFistface has advanced to mount!
Cozad can't escape the position.
McFistface landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McFistface lands a heavy elbow.
McFistface postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cozad looks a forlorn figure.
McFistface landing strikes from the mount and Cozad is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McFistface goes for an armbar but Cozad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cozad. #T3#
Cozad trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
Dougie McFistface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFistface controlling Cozad's posture.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad content to stall in guard here.
Cozad looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface is looking to stand back up but Cozad counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McFistface.
McFistface wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McFistface manages to get to full guard.
Cozad preventing the sweep.
Cozad is looking to work some ground and pound but McFistface has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougie McFistface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFistface 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles leaves McFistface with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFistface pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range and McFistface settles back down.
McFistface avoids a kick to the body.
McFistface looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McFistface checks a leg kick.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McFistface looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.#TD2#
McFistface changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knuckles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Knuckles throws McFistface to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at McFistface's knee but McFistface avoids it well.
McFistface has his takedown stuffed
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#T1#
McFistface misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFistface takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McFistface slips under a jab.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McFistface can pounce on him.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McFistface rushes Knuckles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McFistface.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knuckles just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFistface misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McFistface.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as McFistface controls the action.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as McFistface controls his hands. #T2#
McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knuckles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFistface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Knuckles lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Knuckles stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike.
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFistface goes for a takedown attempt but Knuckles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but McFistface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFistface looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.
McFistface tries to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McFistface fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFistface throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knuckles.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
McFistface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McFistface tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Knuckles tries to sprawl but McFistface drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McFistface 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. #T4#
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McFistface lands strikes from half guard.
Knuckles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McFistface.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knuckles lands with a hook. McFistface tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?
Knuckles leaves McFistface with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFistface. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFistface misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
McFistface forces Knuckles back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
McFistface pulls guard.
Knuckles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McFistface bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knuckles's guard. #REVB##T1#
Knuckles looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckles can't keep his opponent in guard - McFistface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
McFistface gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McFistface shoots in but no luck this time.
McFistface just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnuckles.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised McFistface's leg. McFistface is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McFistface has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McFistface and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles thinks about countering with a body kick.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knuckles as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Knuckles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McFistface.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFistface looks to clinch
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles misses with a looping right.#CL2#
McFistface has Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knuckles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
McFistface pulls Knuckles into guard.
McFistface 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.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Knuckles postures up.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
McFistface has his foot on Knuckles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knuckles works his way back into a safe position though.
Knuckles controls from within his opponent's guard.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Knuckles postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by McFistface.#TD2#
Knuckles gets caught flat footed, as McFistface shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McFistface has gone for a leg lock! Knuckles slips out almost immediately though and dives into McFistface's guard.#REVR#
Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
McFistface wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knuckles is now in half guard.
McFistface wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McFistface has a takedown stuffed.
Knuckles cracks McFistface with a right hand to the side of the head.
McFistface fails with a takedown attempt.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses McFistface's front leg but catches the back leg as McFistface tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McFistface is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFistface sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McFistface lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles throws a quick counter kick to the body but McFistface avoids it.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
McFistface tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knuckles throws a hook but McFistface blocks it.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
McFistface ducks right into an uppercut from Knuckles.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFistface tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Knuckles catches McFistface right on the button with a cross.
McFistface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
McFistface shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knuckles pinned against the cage. Knuckles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McFistface tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
McFistface slips under a jab from Knuckles.
McFistface misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Knuckles - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface dives in for a single leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobby Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
McFistface blocks a jab.#TD2#
McFistface is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knuckles's half guard.
Knuckles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface moves nicely into side control.
Knuckles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McFistface off and has taken his back!
McFistface is trying to break free.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knuckles's guard. Nice work there by McFistface.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Knuckles blocks nicely. #T4#
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface pushing down on Knuckles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McFistface thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knuckles's head.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFistface not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckles has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Knuckles is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
McFistface takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
McFistface rushes Knuckles and presses him up against the cage.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
McFistface misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
McFistface looking for a takedown.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. #TD2#
McFistface has picked Knuckles up - he's going for a ride! McFistface dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface.
Knuckles is looking to improve his position.
McFistface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Knuckles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
McFistface throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFistface.
McFistface has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
McFistface working for a guillotine from mount but Knuckles is in no mood to give up.
Knuckles holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McFistface tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McFistface with shots to the head and body - Knuckles looks very uncomfortable down there.
McFistface misses with a head shot.
Knuckles's coaches at Outlier Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McFistface landing punches. #T2#
McFistface working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFistface looking to ground and pound but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Knuckles avoids a series of strikes thrown by McFistface.
McFistface looking to control but Knuckles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
McFistface looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McFistface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles avoids a strike by McFistface and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in McFistface's guard! Fantastic escape!
McFistface is pulling down on Knuckles's head to control his posture. #T3#
Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knuckles is fighting to break McFistface's control of his arms but McFistface is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles is fighting to break McFistface's control of his arms but McFistface is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface trying to control the position. #SUB2#
McFistface is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
McFistface lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFistface.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but McFistface avoided it.
McFistface misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
McFistface closes the distance and clinches up with Knuckles, looking for a takedown. McFistface pushes Knuckles against the cage but Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Knuckles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McFistface.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a half hearted mid kick.
McFistface throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range. #CL2#
McFistface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFistface scores a nice knee to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##TD2#
McFistface pulls Knuckles into guard.
McFistface 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.
McFistface is trying to hold Knuckles in close to prevent damage but Knuckles has managed to pass into half guard.
McFistface wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy. #SUB2#
McFistface looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knuckles controlling the action here.
McFistface tries to get to full guard but Knuckles has control of the leg. #T2#
McFistface has a hand on Knuckles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knuckles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McFistface wants to get back to his feet.
Knuckles looking to control and managing it successfully.
McFistface tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
McFistface is still trying to improve position.
McFistface tries to hold on but Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface is looking to improve his position but Knuckles isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knuckles avoids the attempt from McFistface to control.
McFistface is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knuckles avoids the attempt from McFistface to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
McFistface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
McFistface pulls Knuckles into guard.
Knuckles won't allow McFistface to sweep him here.
Knuckles sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
McFistface pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage.
McFistface 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.
Knuckles is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for McFistface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFistface throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knuckles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
McFistface closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McFistface lands in his opponent's guard.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knuckles pulls McFistface in to control the position. #T2#
McFistface chips away with some ground and pound.
Knuckles is pulling down on McFistface's head. It's preventing any offense from McFistface, at least for the moment.
McFistface keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
McFistface postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it.
McFistface postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Knuckles tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McFistface is able to avoid easily.
McFistface wants to clinch.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckles as he jumps to the side.
McFistface closes the distance but Knuckles moves to the side
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McFistface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
McFistface on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McFistface tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McFistface moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knuckles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFistface has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McFistface misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougie McFistface.
I think McFistface 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Weaver turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weaver manages to end up in side control.
McFistface gets back to half guard.
McFistface misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Weaver wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
McFistface is trying to control but can't.
McFistface is concentrating on defense, preventing Weaver from advancing position.
McFistface trying to control from the bottom.
McFistface wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well.
McFistface gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Weaver stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! McFistface throws up his legs and catches Weaver in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Weaver tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by McFistface! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dougie McFistface!
A victorious Dougie McFistface thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz 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.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El Shabazz is defending well.
McFistface jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McFistface told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
El Shabazz controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
McFistface gets control of El Shabazz's arms and successfully pulls guard. McFistface will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
El Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface keeping full guard, as El Shabazz tries to pass.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
El Shabazz throws a strike but McFistface rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
McFistface gets to his feet - El Shabazz follows without any prompting. #CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
McFistface tries to land knees in the clinch but El Shabazz avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface.
McFistface landing knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFistface is defending well for now.#BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Shabazz cracks McFistface with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
El Shabazz pushes McFistface up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McFistface has El Shabazz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McFistface pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending El Shabazz tumbling to the mat - McFistface dives into El Shabazz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Shabazz is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but McFistface is retaining full guard. #SUB#
El Shabazz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFistface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFistface has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
El Shabazz controls McFistface momentarily but McFistface frees himself.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McFistface is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but El Shabazz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McFistface is looking to defend but El Shabazz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McFistface! El Shabazz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McFistface taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Jinx connects with a leg kick.
McFistface dives in for a single leg takedown but Jinx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Jinx breaks from the clinch.
Jinx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jinx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFistface's sensitive parts.
McFistface takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McFistface on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jinx sizes up McFistface with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jinx throws a nice inside leg kick.
McFistface tries to move into range but Jinx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McFistface looks to land a body kick but Jinx moved away.
Jinx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jinx takes a swing at McFistface's ribcage but misses.
Jinx is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jinx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.
McFistface misses with a kick to the body.
McFistface moves out of range of the leg kick from Jinx.
McFistface takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Jinx tenderised McFistface's leg. McFistface is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
McFistface walks into a stiff left hand from Jinx.
Jinx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jinx wants it to stay on the feet.
Jinx lands a jab to the nose.
Jinx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jinx has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jinx stuns McFistface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jinx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
Jinx cracks a nice hook into McFistface's ribs.
Jinx lands a jab to the head.
McFistface swings for the body but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx looks to land a combination but McFistface avoids it well.
McFistface appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McFistface looks for the body kick but Jinx saw that one coming.
Jinx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for McFistface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jinx's jab looks to have found its range, popping McFistface under the eye.
McFistface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leroy Jinx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jinx catches McFistface with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McFistface walks into a straight right hand from Jinx.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
McFistface with a poor takedown
and Jinx counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McFistface looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jinx has one foot on McFistface's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Jinx tries to keep at a distance but McFistface has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFistface jumps guard but Jinx stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jinx avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jinx avoids it.
McFistface misses with some punches.
Jinx leaning against his opponent.
Jinx lands with a right to the head. #T3#
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Jinx turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Jinx forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jinx prevents a body shot from McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jinx lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that McFistface has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Jinx forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jinx prevents the takedown attempt.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Jinx has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Jinx has him pressed against the cage.
Jinx stalling.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jinx walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McFistface tries to clinch but Jinx is having none of it.
Jinx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFistface's hands.
McFistface walks into a straight right hand from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a head kick.
McFistface throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jinx avoids it.
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jinx works McFistface's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Jinx connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of McFistface 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick lands for Jinx.
Jinx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jinx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.
Jinx thumps McFistface with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Jinx.
Jinx fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFistface on the side of the head.
Jinx thuds his right hand into McFistface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jinx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and McFistface counters by moving into the clinch.
Jinx leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
McFistface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jinx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jinx lands a head kick!
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McFistface is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Jinx circles away.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
Jinx stuns McFistface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Jinx.
McFistface checks the leg kick nicely there.
McFistface tries to work over Jinx's front leg with a kick but Jinx checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McFistface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jinx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFistface somewhat.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFistface's sensitive parts. #T1#
McFistface ducks right into an uppercut from Jinx.
Jinx clobbers McFistface with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McFistface checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jinx throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jinx tests McFistface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jinx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McFistface avoids the body shot from Jinx.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jinx lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jinx takes a swing at McFistface's ribcage but misses.
McFistface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jinx flicks out a counter leg kick but McFistface steps away.
Jinx lands a really nice looking cross but McFistface seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinx scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
McFistface tries to move into range but Jinx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jinx thuds a left hand into McFistface's body.#TD#
McFistface shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jinx is trying to defend but McFistface finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McFistface looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jinx with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
McFistface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFistface is keen to just control but Jinx is a slippery customer.
Leroy Jinx has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Jinx is defending well.
Jinx works his way to full guard. Good work.
McFistface is in close to Jinx's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jinx trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McFistface thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
McFistface preventing the sweep.
McFistface trying to control but Jinx is working from the bottom.
Jinx wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving.
Jinx striking off his back but it's not causing McFistface any problems.
McFistface slips nicely into half guard.
McFistface 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.
Jinx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jinx keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
McFistface is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jinx moves into full guard.
Jinx keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass.
Jinx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jinx wants to sweep but no luck.
McFistface showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jinx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFistface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jinx throws a series of punches but McFistface avoids them all with ease.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
McFistface moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Jinx. #TD#
McFistface has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jinx regains guard immediately.
Jinx wants to get back to his feet but McFistface passes into half guard. #REVB#
Jinx punching from the bottom.
Jinx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jinx pulls McFistface in close to his closed guard and prevents McFistface from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jinx keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jinx is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
McFistface is trying to keep Jinx in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jinx.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Jinx postures up.
McFistface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jinx throws a big right hand that misses.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
Jinx stays in close to McFistface's body and controls the position.
McFistface preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Jinx from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jinx throws a strike but McFistface rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jinx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McFistface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jinx.
Jinx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jinx trying to control the position from guard on top but McFistface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jinx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
Jinx has momentary wrist control but McFistface slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
McFistface postures up in Jinx's guard and throws a big left but Jinx blocks it.
Jinx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFistface lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Leroy Jinx's cut even more.
McFistface is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jinx looking for a sweep. Not yet Jinx, not yet.
McFistface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jinx is keeping the position for now.
Jinx looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jinx trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
Jinx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFistface's guard. #REVB#
Jinx throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
McFistface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jinx trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
Jinx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFistface works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jinx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jinx controlling from the top position. #SUB#
McFistface escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jinx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leroy Jinx.
I've got Jinx winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jinx!
Leroy Jinx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
McFistface shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is looking to stand up but McFistface isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
McFistface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
McFistface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

McDonald kicks McFistface off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface tries to clinch up.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McFistface misses with a shot to the body
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McFistface throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from McDonald tenderised McFistface's leg. McFistface is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks McFistface with an uppercut!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFistface off to one side.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McFistface shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McFistface keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald thumps McFistface with a low kick.
McFistface shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
McFistface fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and McFistface moves out of range easily.
McFistface lands with a kick to the ribs.
McFistface is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of McFistface's side.
Some wild striking there from McFistface.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
McFistface throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
McFistface moves into the clinch.#TD#
McFistface pulls McDonald into guard. #SUB#
McFistface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFistface is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if McFistface is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald has hold of McFistface's hands but McFistface slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McFistface sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from McFistface.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFistface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McFistface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
McFistface throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McFistface is in McDonald's guard.
McFistface won't allow McDonald to get back to his feet.
McFistface postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface 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.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface won't allow McDonald to get back to his feet.
McFistface with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFistface is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McFistface slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
McFistface is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFistface landing a few strikes.
McFistface creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McFistface asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McFistface connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
McFistface in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McDonald looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McFistface turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

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

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
McFistface throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McFistface finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McFistface fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawking looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McFistface throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McFistface avoids the body shot from Hawking.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
Hawking moves out of range of the leg kick from McFistface.
McFistface tries for a takedown but Hawking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawking tries to counter by clinching up but McFistface breaks away and moves out of range.
McFistface wants to land a leg kick but Hawking is out of range.
McFistface is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Hawking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.
McFistface has Hawking pressed against the cage, preventing Hawking from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFistface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface managing to block the knees to the body from Hawking.
Hawking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFistface told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McFistface tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it.
I was talking to Hawking's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
McFistface gets control of Hawking's arms and successfully pulls guard. McFistface will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hawking wants to stand but McFistface has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hawking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface looking to control.
Hawking throws an elbow that misses. McFistface uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawking's guard. Nice move by McFistface!#REVB#
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawking is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFistface is controlling him.
McFistface works over Hawking with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawking is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFistface is controlling him. #T2#
McFistface scoring with some ground and pound.
McFistface passes Hawking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawking is trying to stand.
Hawking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawking tries to get out of the position.
Hawking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface prevents Hawking from standing back up.
McFistface is trying to control. Hawking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McFistface is nestled in close to Hawking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawking tries to kick McFistface off but McFistface keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Hawking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
McFistface is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawking is trying to stand. #T3#
McFistface seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawking wants to get back to his feet.
McFistface is nestled in close to Hawking, 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.#SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura here.
Hawking looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Ground and pound from McFistface.
Hawking pushes McFistface off looking to stand but McFistface dives back in and keeps control.
McFistface looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hawking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFistface on the ground.#ES#
Hawking manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hawking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McFistface is looking for the big counter here.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawking throws a head kick but McFistface moves out of range.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephen Hawking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
Hawking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFistface blocks a head kick by Hawking.
Hawking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFistface moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McFistface is defended easily by Hawking.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawking.
Hawking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFistface.
Hawking tries to counter by clinching up but McFistface breaks away and moves out of range.
McFistface looks to clinch
and Hawking counters with a two punch combo.
McFistface throws a one two combo.
McFistface throws a series of punches but Hawking avoids them all with ease.
McFistface scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McFistface.
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!
McFistface looks for the body kick but Hawking saw that one coming.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McFistface takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawking gets underhooks to prevent McFistface's takedown attempt.
Hawking missing with knees to the body. #T1##TD2#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hawking is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McFistface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFistface is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawking is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McFistface connects with a nice short shot to Hawking's temple.
Hawking is looking to escape.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawking wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura here.
Hawking won't allow McFistface to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFistface drops an elbow to the side of Hawking's head.
Ground and pound from McFistface.
McFistface prevents Hawking from standing back up.
McFistface is looking to take a break and control but Hawking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawking pushes McFistface off looking to stand but McFistface dives back in and keeps control.
McFistface working Hawking over with strikes. #SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawking has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFistface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawking keeps working. #T3#
Hawking pushes McFistface off looking to stand but McFistface dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from McFistface there.
Hawking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McFistface is working for a submission of some sort.
McFistface prevents Hawking from standing back up.
McFistface drops an elbow to the side of Hawking's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McFistface lands a nice short elbow.
Hawking pushes McFistface off looking to stand but McFistface dives back in and keeps control.
McFistface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawking keeps working. #T4#
McFistface stops Hawking from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hawking is defending against the submission attempts here by McFistface. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Hawking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
Hawking wants to get back to his feet.
McFistface lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawking has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawking wants to land a leg kick but McFistface is out of range.
McFistface throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawking's waist but Hawking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFistface off to one side.
Hawking appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
McFistface shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawking's guard.#ES#
Hawking uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stephen Hawking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFistface misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Hawking does no damage.
Hawking scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McFistface closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawking counters with a left and a right that stings McFistface.
Hawking feints and then cracks McFistface's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McFistface down.
Hawking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
McFistface dives in and scores a takedown into Hawking's guard.
Hawking wants to stand but McFistface is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
McFistface drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hawking dives on top into guard.#REVR#
McFistface wants to stand and escape but Hawking is having none of it.
Hawking wants to stand but McFistface is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawking wants to control from the top but McFistface keeps moving.
McFistface trying to control the position.
Hawking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawking has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McFistface is proving hard to escape from.
Dougie McFistface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawking wants to stand and escape but instead McFistface has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McFistface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McFistface stops Hawking from standing up. #T3#
McFistface passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawking is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McFistface grinds an elbow into Hawking's temple.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface slows the pace down.
Hawking is trying to buck McFistface off.
McFistface taking a breather here.
McFistface landing strikes. #T4#
Hawking is trying to escape the position but McFistface is controlling the position.
Hawking is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McFistface asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McFistface wants to control but Hawking is keeping him busy.
McFistface controls the position.
McFistface connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hawking some visible discomfort.
McFistface lands an elbow.
Hawking is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McFistface is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawking is not content to let McFistface control the position.
McFistface landing with strikes to the head and body from 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 Stephen Hawking.
I think McFistface 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boomer
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses McFistface's front leg but catches the back leg as McFistface tries to avoid it.
McFistface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles throws a big counter head kick but McFistface avoids it with no problem.
McFistface's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knuckles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McFistface scrambles back to his feet.
McFistface checks a low kick from Knuckles.
McFistface on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
McFistface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but McFistface avoids it with no problem.
McFistface misses with a takedown
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McFistface fails with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a low kick as McFistface jumps back.
McFistface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
McFistface closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface.
McFistface lands a nice elbow.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that McFistface has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McFistface throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts ðŸ† was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knuckles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. #T2#
McFistface using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knuckles down to the mat. Knuckles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFistface closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
McFistface closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knuckles quickly recovers to half guard.
Knuckles pushes McFistface off but McFistface dives into side control.
McFistface wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
McFistface looking to control but instead Knuckles has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knuckles is staying active underneath McFistface, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Knuckles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knuckles tries to get to full guard but McFistface has control of the leg. #SU#
McFistface stands up from half guard.
McFistface fails with a takedown attempt.
McFistface backing away here, and Knuckles unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles wants to land a leg kick but McFistface is out of range.
McFistface wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage. #T4#
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFistface trying to land knees to the body.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McFistface looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
McFistface misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but McFistface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
McFistface has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knuckles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Knuckles is trying to shake McFistface off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McFistface won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McFistface tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knuckles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Knuckles coming out on top.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
McFistface throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFistface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McFistface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFistface moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFistface cracks Knuckles with a good jab.#T1#
McFistface changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but McFistface manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knuckles replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McFistface blocks it well.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFistface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Knuckles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knuckles.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised McFistface's leg. McFistface is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFistface seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFistface darts in looking for a takedown but Knuckles gets double underhooks and turns McFistface into the cage.
McFistface lands a knee to the body.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but McFistface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFistface or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
McFistface successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Knuckles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McFistface, up you get!
McFistface shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
McFistface darts in trying to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that stops McFistface in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knuckles.
McFistface takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McFistface wants to clinch.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFistface. That did some damage!
McFistface tries to clinch up.
McFistface has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knuckles finds it's way round the side to connect with McFistface's head.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as McFistface shoots in.#T4#
McFistface checks a leg kick nicely.
McFistface stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
McFistface moves to clinch but Knuckles breaks away
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
McFistface misses with a takedown
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFistface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind McFistface 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knuckles defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McFistface is defended easily by Knuckles.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McFistface dives in and grabs Knuckles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes down on McFistface's head and hops out.
Knuckles keeps McFistface at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that McFistface sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles lands a jab to the head.
Knuckles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFistface.
Knuckles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knuckles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knuckles scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFistface in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
McFistface tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knuckles counters with a good, hard body kick but McFistface shrugs it off.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the midsection.
McFistface tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckles defends well and McFistface ends up having to push Knuckles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface. #T2#
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
McFistface blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
A short uppercut from Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFistface is trying to drag Knuckles to the mat but Knuckles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFistface.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Knuckles.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
McFistface will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knuckles presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knuckles works on McFistface's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
A short body shot lands from Knuckles as the two fighters clinch.
McFistface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knuckles is defending well for now.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
Knuckles lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#McFistface is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Oh McFistface is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFistface takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as McFistface controls his hands.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFistface tries for a takedown but Knuckles manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFistface seems to have got his legs back now.
McFistface is working for takedown but Knuckles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
McFistface looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
McFistface with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles stalling the fight.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McFistface chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses McFistface's front leg but catches the back leg as McFistface tries to avoid it.
Knuckles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from McFistface misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knuckles 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
A relieved looking Bobby Knuckles 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: SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFistface at a distance. #TD#
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White controls the position from side control.
McFistface is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
White tries to advance position but instead McFistface slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
McFistface holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McFistface's head.
McFistface is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but McFistface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McFistface is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard. #REVB#
White trying to control the position here.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T2#
White wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White leaves McFistface with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFistface takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
McFistface closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent McFistface getting side control.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
McFistface preventing the sweep.
McFistface makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
White looking to sit in guard and control but McFistface gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McFistface trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T4#
McFistface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
McFistface won't allow White to sweep him here.
McFistface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
McFistface gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McFistface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McFistface on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Ronnie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McFistface clinches.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFistface avoids it.
McFistface missing with knees to the body.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFistface.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White avoiding damage.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has McFistface pressed against the cage.
McFistface tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ronnie White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface being controlled against the cage.
McFistface lands an elbow inside. #T1#
White digs a right hand underneath McFistface's ribcage. McFistface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFistface landing knees to the body.
McFistface working aggressively here.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
McFistface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFistface avoids it.
White stalling the fight.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McFistface up against the cage.
McFistface blocks a body shot from White.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFistface avoids it.
McFistface throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
White wants to pass the guard but McFistface is keeping the position.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
McFistface pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White preventing the sweep.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White cracks McFistface with a solid left hand.
McFistface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
White wants to improve his position but McFistface is controlling well.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McFistface's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McFistface's back!
McFistface rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
White prevents McFistface from improving his position.
Nice strikes from White there. #SUB#
White is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McFistface as he works his way to full guard.
White 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. #T4#
McFistface keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
McFistface is trying to keep White in close.
McFistface is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McFistface holds on and takes a little breather.
White is stalling in the full guard.
McFistface keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
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 Ronnie White will probably get the nod.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
White scores with a jab.
White misses the shot to the body.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFistface manages to avoid it.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by McFistface.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McFistface fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface slips under a jab from White.
White leaves McFistface with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White works McFistface's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
White tries to sprawl but McFistface drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McFistface trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #SUB2#
McFistface is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
White connecting with a few gentle strikes.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White looking to control.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFistface's guard. #REVR#
White controlling from the top position. #T2#
McFistface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface! #REVB#
White is trying to control McFistface's posture but McFistface avoids it.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McFistface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
McFistface manages to get to full guard.
White trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom. #T3#
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but McFistface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White wants to control from the top but McFistface keeps moving.
McFistface is trying to keep White in close.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #SUB#
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McFistface dives on top into guard.#REVB#
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronnie White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
McFistface won't allow White to sweep him here.

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 Ronnie White.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
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