Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Ochoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ochoa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson looks winded!
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Ochoa avoids it with no problem.
Ochoa slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Ochoa lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.
Ochoa lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ochoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallbjornsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Ochoa's body. Ochoa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
A nice leg kick from Ochoa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Ochoa lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hallbjornsson - he's out on his feet here! Ochoa follows up with another monster hook that separates Hallbjornsson from consciousness! Hallbjornsson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ochoa stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 115: Vinge v Vale Queiroz
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Kersikov manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kersikov slips a jab from Davis.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Davis.#T1#
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.#T2#
A jab from Davis misses.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
A nice side step and Davis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davis!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Kersikov clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses with a hook.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Davis.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis lands with a cross.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Davis thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Davis controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis is controlling Kersikov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davis wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Davis is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov 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.
Davis wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well. #T2#
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
Davis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Davis is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Davis has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Davis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Davis not allowing Kersikov to control his hands. #T4#
Kersikov prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
Davis biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Davis has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari throws a sloppy body shot
letting Doomsday counter with a right hand.
Calamari misses with a wild body shot.
Doomsday with the counter takedown but Calamari avoids it easily.
Calamari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Doomsday throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Calamari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doomsday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calamari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
Doomsday cracks a nice hook into Calamari's ribs.#T1#
Calamari looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Doomsday throws an overhand right that lands on Calamari's shoulder, as Calamari tries to avoid the shot.
Calamari lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Calamari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doomsday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calamari wants to get back to his feet but Doomsday passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Calamari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calamari is controlling Doomsday's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Doomsday is thwarting Calamari's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Doomsday is taking a breather. Calamari 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.
Doomsday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calamari tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Calamari trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calamari is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
Calamari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calamari trying to control from the bottom.
Calamari wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Doomsday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doomsday jumps into side control!
Doomsday in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doomsday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Calamari is looking to reverse the position.
Calamari defending against the ground and pound.
Doomsday trying to control the position but Calamari is working away.
Calamari prevents Doomsday from improving position.
Doomsday is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Calamari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Calamari controlling the position well.
Calamari is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calamari avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari wants to get back to full guard.
Calamari gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calamari holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Doomsday lands a lovely overhand right.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Doomsday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Calamari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doomsday's guard.
Calamari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully. #T1#
Calamari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doomsday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doomsday 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.
Doomsday being controlled here, momentarily.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doomsday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Calamari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calamari misses with a wild body shot.
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday feints the counter takedown.
Calamari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doomsday lands a jab to Calamari's midsection.#T3##TD2#
Doomsday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Calamari tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doomsday is in Calamari's guard.
Calamari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Calamari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Calamari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Calamari trying to control from half guard but Doomsday is working away.
Calamari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Calamari is controlling well.
Calamari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doomsday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Doomsday actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calamari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Calamari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calamari throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday misses with a hook to the body
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Doomsday saw that one coming.
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday feints the counter takedown.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calamari with a jab.#T1#
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Doomsday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calamari doesn't seem bothered though.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Doomsday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calamari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calamari jabs at Doomsday's body.
Nice defenses there by Doomsday.#TD#
Doomsday gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Calamari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully. #T2#
Doomsday is trying to control the position but Calamari postures up.
Calamari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Calamari is looking to stall here but Doomsday recovers full guard.
Calamari trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Doomsday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calamari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Doomsday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Calamari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calamari trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Calamari controlling from the top position.
Doomsday controlling the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calamari stays in close to Doomsday's body and controls the position.
Calamari trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calamari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doomsday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doomsday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Doomsday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doomsday, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Calamari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Calamari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doomsday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Doomsday.
Doomsday swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doomsday as he avoids it easily.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday connects with a body shot.
Valdo Calamari is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Calamari there.
Doomsday goes for a double leg but Calamari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calamari continues to drive forward.#T1#
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.
Calamari misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Doomsday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Calamari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday slips a jab from Calamari.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Calamari swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range. #TD#
Calamari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday tries to bench press Calamari off him but Calamari keeps the position. #T3#
Doomsday trying to remain calm as Calamari controls from the top position.
Doomsday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Calamari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doomsday is pressing down on Calamari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Calamari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doomsday wants to sweep but no luck.
Calamari trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doomsday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calamari throws a lazy uppercut
and Doomsday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari had his way with Kronos Doomsday in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Doomsday dodges the punch combination from Calamari.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Calamari misses.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Calamari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the body from Doomsday misses
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari with a poor takedown
and Doomsday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calamari takes one on the button.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Calamari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doomsday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Calamari misses the jab.
Doomsday misses with a straight right.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Calamari sprawls well.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Doomsday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doomsday misses with a lunging right hand
and Calamari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doomsday misses with a hook
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Calamari staying out of range there.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
As Calamari backs off Doomsday throws a huge counter combo but Calamari manages to avoid it all.
Doomsday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Doomsday takes one to the side of the head.
Doomsday scores with a body shot.
Calamari jabs at Doomsday's body.
Doomsday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doomsday throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Calamari punishes Doomsday's body with a nice straight punch.
Doomsday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
Doomsday feints the counter takedown.
Calamari throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari retains his welterweight title!
Valdo Calamari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gage 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.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallbjornsson but Hallbjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gage tries for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away easily
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallbjornsson's waist but Hallbjornsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gage off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Gage shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily. #T1#
Hallbjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Gage.
Hallbjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Gage ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gage blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallbjornsson. #TD#
Gage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gage manages to end up in side control.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gage is trying to control. Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gage thows a huge punch but Hallbjornsson dodges it nicely.
Hallbjornsson is trying to control but can't.
Hallbjornsson tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Hallbjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Gage is very close to passing his half guard.
Gage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hallbjornsson to regain full guard.
Hallbjornsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gage trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Hallbjornsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gage 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.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Hallbjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Hallbjornsson is keeping the position.
Hallbjornsson working a defensive guard but Gage passes into half guard.
Gage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gage prevents Hallbjornsson from improving his position.
Gage wants to control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gage is taking a breather. Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallbjornsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage is thwarting Hallbjornsson's attempts to control the position.
Gage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's trapped leg to prevent Gage from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gage 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.
Gage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallbjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage blocks a jab.
Gage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hallbjornsson. #T1#
Gage looks for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Gage lands a body shot.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to Gage's midsection.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Gage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hallbjornsson to the mat! Hallbjornsson manages to get full guard.
Hallbjornsson is trying to control the position but Gage postures up.
Hallbjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gage is fighting to break Hallbjornsson's control of his arms but Hallbjornsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gage trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson trying to control the position.
Hallbjornsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hallbjornsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallbjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Gage is adopting a defensive guard.
Gage is trying to control the position but Hallbjornsson postures up.
Hallbjornsson wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallbjornsson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hallbjornsson rolls with it to try and escape but Gage cranks on the arm and Hallbjornsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Oh lands with a nice body punch.
Fedorov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh looks to land a combination. Fedorov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedorov momentarily.
Oh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
And Oh tries to counter it with a takedown but Fedorov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Oh off the cage and back into range.
Oh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Oh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedorov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oh just manages to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Oh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Oh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Oh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fedorov.
Oh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Oh knows he should have avoided that one.
Fedorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oh's hands.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov throws a hook but Oh avoids it easily.
Oh throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oh's sensitive parts. #T3#
Oh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Fedorov lands a head shot.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov looks for the body kick but Oh saw that one coming.
Oh throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oh checks it well.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fedorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedorov tries to work over Oh's front leg with a kick but Oh checks it.
Oh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Oh's head but Oh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh blocks a jab.
Oh slips under a jab from Fedorov.
Despite the aggression on Oh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh scores with a jab. Fedorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Oh.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Oh moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
A low kick lands for Fedorov.
Fedorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedorov scrambles back to his feet.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?
A big right from Fedorov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oh is defended easily by Fedorov.#T1#
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Oh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Oh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Fedorov - just one landing.
Oh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh staying out of range there.
Oh with the counter takedown but Fedorov avoids it easily.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Oh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fedorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oh on the side of the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fedorov enables Oh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fedorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Oh with a nice head shot there.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Oh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedorov 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.
Oh lands a couple of elbows.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Fedorov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oh looking for a takedown.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#T3#
A short right from Fedorov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oh as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Come on Fedorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh blocks an uppercut.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Oh.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh being controlled against the cage.
Oh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Oh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedorov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fedorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh staying out of range there.
Oh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Fedorov.
Oh blocks a jab.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Oh is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Oh scores with a four punch combination!
Oh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Oh has a takedown stuffed.
Oh slips a jab from Fedorov.
Oh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Oh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Oh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oh.
Fedorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fedorov is working away from the top position though.
Fedorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Oh is trying to control but can't.
Fedorov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oh controls his leg.
Fedorov stalling.
Fedorov prevents Oh from improving his position.
Nathan Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Fedorov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fedorov prevents Oh from improving his position.
Oh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oh.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Oh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jisoo Oh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Oh misses
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh shoots in for a double leg but Fedorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Jisoo Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Fedorov misses
and Oh counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1#
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Colamarino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dochenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Colamarino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colamarino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Colamarino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dochenko misses with a right hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko misses with a jab to the body
and Colamarino counters with an inside leg kick.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dochenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colamarino lands a lovely overhand right.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dochenko.#T1#
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colamarino - that will leave a mark!
Dochenko takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Dochenko.
Colamarino wants to land a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Dochenko throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Dochenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Dochenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Nice jab there from Colamarino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily. #T2#
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Colamarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Colamarino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dochenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colamarino thinking.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colamarino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dochenko counters with a shoot takedown. Colamarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Colamarino keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Colamarino seems keen to control Dochenko's posture.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Colamarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dochenko controls the pace.
Colamarino keeping full guard, as Dochenko tries to pass.
Dochenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dochenko moves out of range as Colamarino throws a body kick.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino lands a nice looking body shot.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.#T4#
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dochenko with a hook.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Colamarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino is concentrating on defense, preventing Dochenko from advancing position.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colamarino defending well though.
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 Kentrail Colamarino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Colamarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Colamarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
A good leg kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colamarino.
Dochenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colamarino connects with a single shot there.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Dochenko there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko lands with a nice combination. Colamarino backs away looking to recover.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.#T1#
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dochenko. That did some damage!
Colamarino is looking to slow Dochenko down with leg kicks.
Colamarino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colamarino swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dochenko misses with a left hand
and Colamarino counters with a nice leg kick.
Dochenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colamarino has time to react.
Colamarino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
Colamarino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Dochenko lands.
Dochenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colamarino misses with a body kick.
Dochenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Dochenko with a nice cross.
Colamarino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colamarino scores with a decent looking hook.
Colamarino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino lands a really nice looking cross but Dochenko seems unphased.
Dochenko jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Colamarino throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Dochenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Jab from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko cracks Colamarino with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colamarino throws a low kick, looking for Dochenko's leg but Dochenko calmly moves out of range.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
Dochenko blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dochenko can do to turn this around?
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Colamarino throws a leg kick that misses.
And Dochenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Colamarino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Colamarino digs a good hook to Dochenko's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dochenko throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Dochenko lands with an overhand left.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colamarino.
Dochenko thuds his right hand into Colamarino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Dochenko tests Colamarino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colamarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dochenko's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Colamarino tries to land a front kick but Dochenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colamarino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Dochenko jabs at Colamarino's body.
Dochenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colamarino on the side of the head.
Dochenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt - Colamarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Colamarino moves into the clinch successfully.
Dochenko looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Dochenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Dochenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dochenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Colamarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Colamarino.
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Colamarino.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Dochenko avoids a kick to the body.
Dochenko loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Colamarino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dochenko doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Dochenko checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colamarino defends it well.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Colamarino tries a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Dochenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colamarino can pounce on him.
Colamarino slaps away a takedown attempt from Dochenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dochenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Colamarino.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
Dochenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Colamarino throws a right hand that misses
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Dochenko blocks a jab.
Colamarino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Colamarino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Colamarino tries to clinch up
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dochenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Colamarino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dochenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a hook to the body
and Colamarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colamarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Dochenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colamarino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Colamarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Dochenko's head back.
Dochenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Colamarino misses with a kick to the body
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino takes one to the chin there.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Dochenko.
The fighters circling - Colamarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dochenko has time to react.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colamarino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dochenko avoids it.#T1#
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Dochenko down.
Dochenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colamarino. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colamarino defends it well.
Dochenko throws a right hand that Colamarino ducks under and follows up with a left that Colamarino also avoids with ease.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Dochenko saw that one coming.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Colamarino throws a chopping leg kick but Dochenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Colamarino 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 Dochenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dochenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Colamarino throws a lazy body kick
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Colamarino.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dochenko cracks Colamarino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Dochenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Dochenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Dochenko blocks a leg kick.
Dochenko throws out a counter right but Colamarino avoids it with no problem.
Colamarino delivers a nice body kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Colamarino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dochenko has time to react.
Colamarino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colamarino but Colamarino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dochenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dochenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dochenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino throws a head kick that misses.
Dochenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colamarino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dochenko scrambles back to his feet.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
A swing and a miss from Colamarino.
Colamarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colamarino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dochenko on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Colamarino.
Dochenko with the counter takedown but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino had his way with Ivan Dochenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Colamarino scores with a jab. Dochenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Dochenko blocks the body kick.
Dochenko cracks Colamarino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
Colamarino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Colamarino walks into a stiff left hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko. #T1#
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colamarino throws a push kick but Dochenko slaps the foot to one side.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Colamarino throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dochenko. That did some damage!
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Colamarino lands a jab to Dochenko's midsection.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Dochenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colamarino finds it's way round the side to connect with Dochenko's head.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colamarino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colamarino wants to clinch.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Dochenko misses with a hook.#TD2#
Dochenko gets the takedown into side control.
Dochenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Colamarino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dochenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dochenko takes a little break here. Colamarino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Colamarino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
Colamarino is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dochenko advances nicely into full mount.
Dochenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Colamarino looks a forlorn figure.
Dochenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Colamarino?
Dochenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Colamarino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dochenko trying to control but Colamarino is having none of it.
Dochenko lands a big shot there that rocks Colamarino but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Dochenko.
I think Colamarino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
letting Pinkman counter with a right hand.
Pinkman jabs Kwong right on the nose. Kwong blinks but takes it well.
Kwong connects with a leg kick.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kwong takes one to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kwong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Kwong throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwong takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Kwong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Pinkman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Kwong cracks Pinkman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwong throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Pinkman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Kwong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwong gets back to full guard.
Pinkman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinkman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kwong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kwong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kwong preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kwong stays in close to Pinkman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Pinkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kwong postures up. #SUB#
Pinkman pushes a forearm under Kwong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kwong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
Jesse Pinkman 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: C252: Myers vs Otori
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McWrestler counter with a right hand.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
Perkele misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perkele is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Perkele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkele is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkele is concentrating on defense, preventing McWrestler from advancing position.
Perkele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McWrestler is thwarting Perkele's attempts to control the position.#T1#
McWrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Perkele kicks McWrestler off and gets back to his feet.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses McWrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as McWrestler tries to avoid it.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
McWrestler gets a takedown into half guard.
Perkele tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
Perkele is working hard here to advance position.
McWrestler is keen to just control but Perkele is a slippery customer.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perkele's head. #T2#
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Perkele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perkele is looking to improve his position.
Perkele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perkele keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Perkele continues to stall.
McWrestler controlling the action here. #T3#
Perkele is looking to improve his position.
McWrestler stops Perkele from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perkele keeping control of the position.
McWrestler prevents Perkele from improving his position.
McWrestler working Perkele over with strikes.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Perkele is working from the bottom.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkele defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Perkele kicks McWrestler off and gets back to his feet.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McWrestler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McWrestler.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. McWrestler should have avoided that one.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler tries to move into range but Perkele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele 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#
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler cracks Perkele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and McWrestler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele scores with a jab.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Perkele misses with a left hand
and McWrestler counters with a nice uppercut.
McWrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Perkele misses with a jab to the body
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McWrestler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
McWrestler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McWrestler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele throws a leg kick
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces McWrestler off the cage and back into range.#T2#
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
McWrestler moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele thuds his right hand into McWrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkele throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkele 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 McWrestler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McWrestler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
McWrestler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McWrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
McWrestler catches Perkele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Perkele defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
And McWrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Perkele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McWrestler tries to bum rush Perkele with a series of wild strikes but Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McWrestler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele walks into a left hand.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McWrestler counters with a left to the body.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
McWrestler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler lands a jab.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but McWrestler avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow McWrestler down.
Perkele slips a straight right by McWrestler.
Perkele misses with a hook
and McWrestler counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele scores with a hook.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Perkele gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dude McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWrestler won't allow Perkele to sweep him here.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Perkele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Perkele has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McWrestler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele motions for McWrestler to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
McWrestler drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele throws a series of punches but McWrestler moves out of range. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there #TD2#
so McWrestler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Perkele manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
McWrestler tries for a takedown. No joy.
McWrestler is trying to stall.
McWrestler working aggressively here.
McWrestler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkele's efforts to push away.
McWrestler misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from McWrestler.
McWrestler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perkele walks away with a smile on his face. McWrestler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele misses with the body kick#TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McWrestler is keen to just control but Perkele is a slippery customer.
Perkele is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Perkele keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McWrestler throwing shots but Perkele is blocking nicely.
Perkele is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
Perkele taking some punishment here, with McWrestler in his half guard.
McWrestler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Perkele is pressing down on McWrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perkele slips a jab from McWrestler.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Perkele scores with a nice body kick.
McWrestler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McWrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McWrestler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Perkele tries to sprawl but McWrestler drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Perkele pushes McWrestler off and gets back to his feet.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
A relieved looking Ispa Perkele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dude McWrestler was interviewed post fight and said 'bleah'.

Event: DMMA 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari tries to counter with a takedown but Morrison is quick to defend against it.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calamari counters with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from Calamari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calamari.
Calamari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari thuds a left hand into Morrison's body.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Calamari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Calamari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Calamari saw that one coming.
Calamari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calamari thinking.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Calamari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Calamari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Calamari lands with a right hand.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Calamari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Calamari counters with a left and a right that stings Morrison.
Morrison works Calamari's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison slips a straight right by Calamari.#T2#
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calamari in his tracks.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calamari.
Calamari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Calamari misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Morrison misses with a takedown #TD#
and Calamari counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Morrison 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.
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Morrison trying to remain calm as Calamari controls from the top position.
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
Calamari working away.
A lull in the action here as Calamari stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamari trying to control the position but Morrison is working away.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calamari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Morrison is holding Calamari down, trying to stall.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morrison is letting Calamari control him for a moment.
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
Morrison manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Calamari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calamari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Calamari slips the punch.
Calamari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calamari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Calamari looking to score a takedown here. Morrison is defending well but Calamari drives through and ends up in Morrison's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Calamari 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. #T1#
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Calamari has moved into half guard.
Morrison tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
Calamari controlling the action here.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calamari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Calamari slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Calamari has control of the leg.
Calamari not doing much here.
Morrison tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
Calamari content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Morrison tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
Calamari stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Calamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a combination
and Calamari counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison has his takedown stuffed
and Calamari counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison dives in for a single leg takedown but Calamari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Calamari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Morrison lands a two punch combo.
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calamari misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Calamari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Calamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamari wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Calamari misses.
A jab lands there for Morrison.#TD#
Calamari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrison!
Calamari happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Calamari misses with an uppercut
and Calamari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Calamari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
Calamari takes one to the chin there.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison with the counter takedown but Calamari avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrison. #T1#
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
It looked like Calamari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Calamari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morrison seems keen to control Calamari's posture.
Calamari 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. #T2#
Calamari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morrison pulls Calamari in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calamari preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Calamari avoids nicely.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Calamari counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Morrison shoots in but Calamari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calamari tries to counter by clinching up but Morrison breaks away and moves out of range.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Calamari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari cracks a nice hook into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calamari misses the jab.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Calamari counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Morrison takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari misses the jab.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Calamari takes one to the chin there.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Calamari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Calamari's shoulder, as Calamari tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Calamari throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Calamari catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Calamari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison slips a straight right by Calamari.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
Calamari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison has his takedown stuffed
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Calamari feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Calamari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Calamari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.#T3#
Morrison throws a hook but Calamari avoids it easily.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calamari slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
Calamari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calamari counters with a right hand to the body.
Calamari throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison punishes Calamari's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison lands with a cross. #T4#
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Calamari slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison 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.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calamari as he avoids it easily.
Calamari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calamari misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Calamari attempts a counter takedown but Morrison avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Calamari avoids nicely.
Calamari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Calamari counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Calamari misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
A jab from Morrison misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Calamari's head back.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Calamari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calamari scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Morrison with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Calamari's defenses.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Calamari gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage.
Calamari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Calamari sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Calamari lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Morrison takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
Calamari stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
Morrison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calamari defends it well.
Morrison throws a hook but Calamari avoids it easily.#TD2#
Morrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calamari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
Calamari wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calamari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison throws a strike but Calamari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Calamari trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamari wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Calamari 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.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calamari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Calamari wants to sweep but no luck.
Calamari has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Calamari has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison cracks Calamari with a solid left hand.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Calamari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calamari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Calamari controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
Calamari 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Calamari.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calamari as he jumps to the side.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari retains his welterweight title!
Valdo Calamari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Frank Morrison had this to say: 'This is no place for cowards'.

Event: DC 108 :Bollomard v Gambini
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Davis scores with a hook.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Azarola off balance momentarily.
Azarola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Azarola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Azarola closes the distance and clinches.
Azarola lands a nice shot to the body.
Azarola can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis tries a body shot but Azarola blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis prevents a body shot from Azarola.
Azarola can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Azarola throws a good cross that connects.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Azarola flicks out a counter leg kick but Davis steps away.
Davis moves out of range as Azarola strikes.#T1#
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Azarola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davis throws a hook but Azarola avoids it easily.
Azarola throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a good low kick that Azarola was not able to check.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands a jab.
Azarola throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azarola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Azarola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis takes one on the button.
Azarola throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azarola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azarola throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Azarola.
Azarola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azarola slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook.
Azarola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azarola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azarola checks a leg kick.
Azarola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Azarola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azarola.
Good leg kick by Azarola.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azarola.#T3#
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azarola avoids the body shot from Davis.
Azarola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Azarola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Azarola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davis.
That kick from Davis tenderised Azarola's leg. Azarola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azarola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azarola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Azarola's head.
Azarola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Azarola lands a nice looking body kick.
Davis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Azarola clinches with his opponent.
Davis misses with a body punch. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Azarola takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
As Azarola backs away, Davis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Azarola throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Azarola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Azarola sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Davis misses
and Azarola counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Davis checks a low kick from Azarola.
Davis throws a body punch but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azarola.
Azarola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zigor Azarola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Azarola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azarola drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azarola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Davis misses
and Azarola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azarola moves away.
Davis misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azarola.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Azarola's knee but Azarola avoids it well.
Azarola only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Azarola 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 Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azarola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azarola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Azarola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azarola connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.
Azarola throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Azarola is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azarola.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Azarola manages to avoid it.
Azarola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis throws out a leg kick but Azarola moves out of range and Davis only half commits.
Azarola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Azarola moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Azarola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Azarola moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Azarola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azarola just misses with a punch to the body.
Azarola throws a leg kick that misses.
Azarola throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with a thumping low kick.
Azarola looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azarola. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zigor Azarola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azarola misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azarola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azarola lands an overhand right.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azarola checks a leg kick nicely.
Azarola tries to clinch
and Azarola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Davis misses.
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azarola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
Azarola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.#T4#
Davis misses with a jab to the body
and Azarola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azarola scores with a spinning back kick!
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azarola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azarola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azarola just manages to avoid it.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Azarola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azarola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azarola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azarola blocks the body kick.
Azarola throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Azarola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azarola fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azarola.
Davis moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
Davis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Azarola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Azarola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azarola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azarola under the eye.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Azarola is just out of range.
Azarola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Azarola misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Azarola. That's going to slow Davis down.
Azarola staying out of range there.
Azarola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azarola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Azarola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azarola! But no joy.
Azarola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Azarola clinches.
Davis tries to stall but Azarola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Azarola scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head. #T2#
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azarola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azarola.
Azarola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Azarola throws a head punch that misses.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azarola tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Azarola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Azarola is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis taking a breather.
Azarola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azarola.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis blocks a body shot from Azarola.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Davis pushes Azarola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azarola misses with a body punch.
Azarola tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Azarola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azarola scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Azarola on the inside.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Azarola gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. #T4#
Azarola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Azarola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davis prevents a body shot from Azarola.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davis has Azarola pushed against the cage.
Davis gets through Azarola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis stalling against the cage.
Azarola blocks an uppercut.
Azarola misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
A right hook to the body lands for Azarola.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azarola.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.

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 Bryant Davis.
I think Azarola 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
A very excited looking Zigor Azarola 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: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Dochenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dochenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Dochenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colamarino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dochenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colamarino being controlled here, momentarily.
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colamarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Dochenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colamarino throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dochenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colamarino's guard.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dochenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Colamarino has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dochenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colamarino keeping full guard, as Dochenko tries to pass.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colamarino trying to control the position. #T2#
Colamarino wants to sweep here but Dochenko controlling him for the moment.
Colamarino controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Colamarino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head. #CL2#
Dochenko moves into range and clinches up with Colamarino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dochenko fails to land.
I was talking to Colamarino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dochenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards. #T3#
Colamarino blocks an uppercut.
Dochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Colamarino controls the action.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
Dochenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colamarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dochenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colamarino prevents it.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Dochenko controls the action.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dochenko tries a body shot but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the side of Dochenko's head. #BC#
Colamarino breaks from the clinch.
Dochenko fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Dochenko misses with a left hand
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colamarino. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino looks for the body kick but Dochenko saw that one coming.
Dochenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colamarino slips a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Dochenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dochenko down.
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colamarino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Kentrail Colamarino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
And Dochenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Colamarino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Dochenko. Beautiful body shot.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with an open hand slap.
Colamarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dochenko.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a left hand
and Dochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dochenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colamarino on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko. #T1#
Dochenko looks to land a left hand but Colamarino moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Dochenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Colamarino moves forwards but Dochenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Colamarino misses.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Colamarino is looking to chop away at Dochenko's legs.
Dochenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colamarino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dochenko will feel that in the morning.
Colamarino looks to throw the jab but Dochenko is out of range.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Dochenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a poor cross that misses
and Dochenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colamarino thinking.
Dochenko lands a really nice looking cross but Colamarino seems unphased. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dochenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colamarino throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colamarino throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko slips a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Dochenko moved out of range nicely.#T3##CL2#
Dochenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dochenko is looking to control Colamarino's arms but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Colamarino lands a body punch.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colamarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dochenko prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
Dochenko misses with the head strike.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dochenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dochenko is trying to stall.
Colamarino lands an uppercut.
Colamarino misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Colamarino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dochenko has him pressed against the cage.
Dochenko taking a breather.
Dochenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Dochenko is looking to control Colamarino's arms but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Colamarino has had enough of the clinch but Dochenko keeps him there for the moment.
Dochenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dochenko presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Dochenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colamarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
A short right from Colamarino on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dochenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colamarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dochenko backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Dochenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dochenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dochenko swings for the body but Colamarino moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dochenko.
Colamarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dochenko moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Colamarino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dochenko momentarily.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Dochenko avoids the punch easily.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko works Colamarino's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Dochenko looks for a takedown but Colamarino sprawls well.
Colamarino scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Dochenko finds it's target.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Colamarino.
An inside leg kick lands from Colamarino.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Colamarino is out of range.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Dochenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Colamarino.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dochenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colamarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Colamarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colamarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Colamarino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dochenko duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colamarino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dochenko just manages to avoid it.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Dochenko throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Colamarino ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Colamarino.
Dochenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Colamarino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Colamarino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dochenko misses.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dochenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Colamarino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino connects with a looping right hand.
Dochenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Dochenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino slips under a jab.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.
Colamarino jabs Dochenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Colamarino has Dochenko up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino trying to stall but Dochenko improves his position.
Colamarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino is trying to break free.
Dochenko looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Colamarino.
Kentrail Colamarino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colamarino.
Dochenko blocks an uppercut.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dochenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kentrail Colamarino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dochenko has his takedown stuffed
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino misses with a body punch
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colamarino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dochenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Colamarino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dochenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Colamarino should have avoided that one.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino scores with a nice right hand.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Dochenko saw that one coming.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Colamarino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Colamarino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Dochenko works Colamarino's body with a nice hook.
Dochenko cracks a nice hook into Colamarino's ribs.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Dochenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dochenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colamarino circles away quickly and effectively.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dochenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dochenko.#T2#
Dochenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dochenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colamarino did well to prevent Dochenko getting side control.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
Dochenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dochenko content to control rather than advance.
Dochenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Colamarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dochenko lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Colamarino trying to control here.
Colamarino is refusing to be controlled, as Dochenko sits in half guard.
Dochenko is stalling here. Colamarino is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dochenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colamarino has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dochenko struggling a bit here.
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You can see the frustration on Dochenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dochenko is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colamarino's best efforts.
Colamarino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Colamarino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dochenko moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Colamarino scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Colamarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Colamarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colamarino staying out of range there.
Dochenko takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Colamarino misses its target.
Colamarino slips a jab from Dochenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Colamarino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dochenko moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Colamarino ducks right into an uppercut from Dochenko.
Dochenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a right hand to the body.
Colamarino lunges at Dochenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dochenko's hand. #TD2#
Dochenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Dochenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Colamarino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colamarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dochenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Still in half guard, Dochenko seems content to control.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Colamarino dodges it nicely.
Dochenko is nestled in close to Colamarino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dochenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colamarino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Dochenko seems content to control.
Dochenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Colamarino wants to improve his position but Dochenko is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colamarino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dochenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colamarino scrambles back to his feet.
Colamarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Colamarino.
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dochenko! But no joy.
Dochenko lands with a right hand.
Dochenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colamarino manages to avoid it.
Dochenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colamarino throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colamarino drops his hands momentarily and Dochenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colamarino.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dochenko is defended easily by Colamarino.
Colamarino jabs Dochenko right on the nose. Dochenko blinks but takes it well.
Dochenko misses with a body shot.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dochenko. Those never looked like landing.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Colamarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Dochenko.
I think Dochenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Kentrail Colamarino retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Calamari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps About Don's head backwards.
About Don shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calamari as he jumps to the side.
About Don throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
About Don leaves Calamari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
About Don slips under a jab from Calamari.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
Calamari dips to his left and cracks About Don with an uppercut!
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And About Don tries to counter it with a takedown but Calamari pushes his down on his head and steps out.
About Don lands with an uppercut that bounces Calamari off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Calamari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari wants to control but About Don is keeping him busy.
Calamari tries to advance to mount but About Don instead regains half guard. #T1#
Calamari is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
About Don looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
About Don felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Calamari slows the pace down in half guard.
Calamari prevents About Don from improving his position.
We've been hearing that Calamari has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calamari is taking a breather. About Don 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.
Calamari passes to full mount!
Calamari controlling his opponent.
About Don tries to hold on but Calamari pushes him away.
Calamari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Calamari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down About Don for as long as he can get away with.
Calamari trying to control but About Don is having none of it.
Calamari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Calamari trying to control but About Don is having none of it.
Calamari controlling his opponent.
About Don slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
About Don wants to improve his position but Calamari is controlling well.
About Don is trying to control but can't.
Calamari wants to take a breather but About Don is having none of it.
Calamari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but About Don keeps working.
Calamari wants to free his trapped foot but About Don is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calamari controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but About Don keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari 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#
About Don shoots in and drives through. Calamari sprawls well.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that About Don can do to turn this around?
About Don swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Calamari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but About Don is just out of range.
Calamari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
About Don swings widly with a right hand
and Calamari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
About Don steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Calamari ducks right into an uppercut from About Don.
About Don fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calamari manages to avoid it.
Calamari throws the left hand but About Don avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Calamari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
About Don moves away from the strike by Calamari.
About Don misses with a body punch
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Get Wet About Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari avoids the body shot from About Don. #T1#
Calamari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari misses with a right hand
letting About Don counter with a right hand.
Calamari throws a hook but About Don avoids it easily.
About Don throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Calamari tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari stuffs the takedown.
About Don misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
About Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
About Don misses with a straight right.
About Don takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
About Don swings widly with a right hand
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from About Don misses the target.
A big left from About Don misses. #T2#
About Don throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
About Don looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
About Don drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calamari defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
About Don misses with a hook to the body
and Calamari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calamari misses the shot to the body.
About Don shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Calamari eats them both and turns towards About Don to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body punch from Calamari. #TD2#
About Don shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calamari is trying to defend but About Don finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
About Don is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calamari has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Calamari trying to control here.
About Don looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if About Don 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.
Valdo Calamari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calamari is controlling About Don's position as best he can from this difficult position.
About Don wants to pass the guard but Calamari is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calamari holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Calamari is trying to control but can't.
Calamari keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Calamari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of About Don's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take About Don's back!
Calamari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
About Don paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valdo Calamari is winning the standup battle so far.
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but About Don moved out of range nicely.
About Don uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by About Don.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.
About Don throws a lazy uppercut
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by About Don.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don tries for a takedown but Calamari circles away easily
and Calamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
About Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
About Don with the counter takedown but Calamari avoids it easily.#T1#
About Don staying out of range there.
And About Don tries to counter it with a takedown but Calamari pushes his down on his head and steps out.
About Don lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
About Don fails with the takedown.
Calamari throwing a counter right hand but About Don manages to avoid it.
About Don's corner calls for a 1-2. About Don obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
About Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calamari sizes up About Don with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
About Don pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
About Don uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Calamari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
About Don changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and About Don counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
A quick step to the side and Calamari tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but About Don ducks down to avoid it.
About Don scores with a hook to the body. Calamari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
About Don moves out of range of the strikes.
About Don misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Wet About Don.
About Don shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calamari pinned against the cage. Calamari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don. #TD#
Calamari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into About Don's guard.#T3#
About Don is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
About Don being controlled here, momentarily.
About Don not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calamari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About Don pulls Calamari in close to his closed guard and prevents Calamari from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
About Don is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calamari is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calamari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - About Don throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calamari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from About Don.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Calamari tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as About Don throws out the jab.
About Don lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
About Don throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
Calamari is trying hard to land a takedown here. About Don sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Get Wet About Don just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Calamari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from About Don misses the target.
Calamari scores with a jab. About Don acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
About Don throws a hook but Calamari blocks it.
About Don lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calamari looks to land a right hand but About Don moved out of range.
About Don looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Calamari misses its target.
About Don cracks Calamari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for About Don, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
About Don scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
About Don waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Calamari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calamari throws a body punch but About Don moves out of range.
Nice cross by Calamari.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of About Don's head but About Don sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari tries to bum rush About Don with a series of wild strikes but About Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
About Don misses with a shot to the body
and Calamari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps About Don thinking.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Calamari misses.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
Calamari blocks a jab.
About Don tries for a takedown but Calamari circles away easily
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
Calamari avoids the body shot from About Don. #T2#
About Don throws a series of punches but Calamari avoids them all with ease.
Calamari lands a jab to the nose.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari moves away from the strike by About Don.
It looked like Calamari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calamari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
About Don avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from About Don on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calamari slips a jab from About Don.
About Don swinging wildly here.
About Don lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but About Don sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
About Don changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
About Don moves out of range as Calamari strikes.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but About Don is out of range.
About Don is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
About Don lands with an uppercut that bounces Calamari off the cage and back into range.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from About Don.
Calamari throws a body punch but About Don moves out of range.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says About Don as he avoids it easily.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
About Don closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Calamari quickly recovers to half guard.
About Don wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calamari keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with About Don in particular looking to stall.
About Don is pressing down on Calamari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Calamari is holding on for now. #T4#
Calamari wants to control but About Don is keeping busy and won't allow it.
About Don wants to pass to mount but Calamari is defending the position.
Calamari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Calamari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Calamari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
About Don is trying to control the action in half guard but Calamari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Get Wet About Don dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
About Don fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
About Don dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
About Don misses with a body shot
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calamari misses the shot to the body.
Calamari misses with a hook to the body
and Calamari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
About Don walks into a jab.
About Don drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don misses with a looping right.
Calamari tries to move into range but About Don moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
About Don misses with a body shot.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Calamari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Calamari controlling the pace.
About Don is looking to improve his position.
Calamari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calamari continues to stall.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Calamari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. About Don sprawls well initially but Calamari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
About Don wants to control the action here but instead Calamari manages to pass to full mount!
Calamari controlling the position easily from mount.
About Don wants to control but Calamari is having none of it.#T3#
Calamari controlling the position easily from mount.
About Don working to try and regain half guard.
Calamari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
About Don is looking to improve his position but Calamari isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
About Don regains half guard.
Calamari wants to take a breather but About Don is having none of it.
About Don is trying to maintain the position but Calamari is very close to passing his half guard.
Calamari trying to control the pace.
About Don is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valdo Calamari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calamari 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Valdo Calamari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Matsuzaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McWrestler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McWrestler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks McWrestler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McWrestler down.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but McWrestler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
McWrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McWrestler slowing the pace effectively.
McWrestler taking a breather.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
McWrestler taking a breather.
McWrestler prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dude McWrestler has been cut.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from McWrestler. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
McWrestler lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McWrestler lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McWrestler.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
McWrestler stalling in the clinch.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McWrestler stalling against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but McWrestler avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage.
McWrestler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsuzaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McWrestler, as that shot connected. #T3#
McWrestler circles away from the clinch attempt.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.#CL#
Matsuzaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McWrestler, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McWrestler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
McWrestler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into McWrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McWrestler's gas tank.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWrestler stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matsuzaka is pressed up against the cage. McWrestler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsuzaka down to the mat. Matsuzaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McWrestler momentarily.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but McWrestler breaks away and moves out of range.
McWrestler needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Matsuzaka has closed the distance and engaged McWrestler in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dude McWrestler's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control.
McWrestler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsuzaka is being controlled here.
The ground and pound from McWrestler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler takes a little break here. Matsuzaka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working. #T1#
McWrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuzaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McWrestler tries to move to mount but Matsuzaka blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler controlling the position.
Matsuzaka has one of McWrestler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McWrestler throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McWrestler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee asks McWrestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McWrestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
McWrestler cracks Matsuzaka with a big elbow.
Matsuzaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka is looking to regain half guard here but McWrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuzaka dodges the ground and pound from McWrestler.
Matsuzaka seems a little lost for a moment, as McWrestler dominates the positioning.
McWrestler is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but McWrestler avoids them all with ease.
McWrestler unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
McWrestler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWrestler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka thows a leg kick but McWrestler checks it
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as McWrestler controls the action. #T4#
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWrestler lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
McWrestler blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka is leaning against McWrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dude McWrestler's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka jabs McWrestler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but McWrestler circles away.
McWrestler feints the counter takedown.
McWrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka tries to sprawl out of it but McWrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses.
McWrestler blocks the elbow strike.
McWrestler is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler blocking some punches.
McWrestler blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
McWrestler is working for takedown but Matsuzaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsuzaka gets through McWrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
McWrestler takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McWrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McWrestler lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler wants to stall.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
McWrestler has Matsuzaka pressed against the cage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath McWrestler's ribcage. McWrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McWrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
McWrestler tries to stall but Matsuzaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
McWrestler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuzaka up against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside. #T3#
McWrestler is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns McWrestler into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsuzaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that McWrestler shrugs off.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards. #ROC#McWrestler is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
McWrestler is pressed against the cage. Matsuzaka pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts McWrestler! Two more big strikes from Matsuzaka and McWrestler crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Dude McWrestler stepped up to the mic, saying 'bleah'.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dochenko scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Graves.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Graves slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a nice hook to Dochenko's body. Dochenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Dochenko. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dochenko is defended easily by Graves.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dochenko with a body shot.#T1#
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Dochenko lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Dochenko. #TD#
Dochenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Graves is looking for a sweep. Dochenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves is looking to control Dochenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
Graves is positioning himself well to prevent Dochenko advancing to mount.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Graves is pressing down on Dochenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T3#
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dochenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dochenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dochenko.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves is pulling down on Dochenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Dochenko, at least for the moment.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Graves slips a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves throws out a counter right but Dochenko avoids it with no problem.
Graves jabs at Dochenko's body.
Dochenko cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Dochenko moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Dochenko moves out of range easily.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Graves with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Dochenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dochenko loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
Dochenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Dochenko feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Dochenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it. #T2#
Dochenko postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves 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.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Dochenko wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Dochenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dochenko throws a good cross that connects.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves lands with a right hand.
Dochenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Dochenko works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Dochenko content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dochenko's cut.
That's time! Dochenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko scores with a shot to the body.
Dochenko is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dochenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dochenko. #T1#
Dochenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
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. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
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. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Dochenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Dochenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dochenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dochenko thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dochenko is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Dochenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dochenko throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Dochenko trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dochenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dochenko working over Graves with some ground and pound. Graves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dochenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dochenko looks to land a strike but Graves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dochenko lands a couple of digs.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Dochenko throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a few strikes there.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Graves counters with a body kick.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dochenko blocks the body kick.
Dochenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.

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

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

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

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Skurwysynowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson cracks Skurwysynowski with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Skurwysynowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skurwysynowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallbjornsson is able to avoid easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to chop away at Hallbjornsson's legs.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range. #T3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skurwysynowski.
Nice uppercut lands for Skurwysynowski. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a right and a left that Skurwysynowski avoids nicely.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Hallbjornsson's leg. Hallbjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Skurwysynowski was not able to check.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski connects with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hallbjornsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left and a right that stings Skurwysynowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallbjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skurwysynowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallbjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Skurwysynowski down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skurwysynowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallbjornsson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skurwysynowski doesn't seem phased though.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hallbjornsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
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!
Skurwysynowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson tests Skurwysynowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick as Skurwysynowski jumps back.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski avoids the head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Skurwysynowski as he checks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.#T3#
Skurwysynowski looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Hallbjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallbjornsson's hand.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson needs to keep his hands up - Skurwysynowski had a free shot at his head there.
Skurwysynowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Skurwysynowski shakes it off.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skurwysynowski just manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Hallbjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski thuds a left hand into Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Skurwysynowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski is looking to slow Hallbjornsson down with leg kicks.
Hallbjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Hallbjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallbjornsson's hand.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skurwysynowski throws a solid leg kick but Hallbjornsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws a front kick aimed at Hallbjornsson's knee but Hallbjornsson avoids it well. #T3#
Skurwysynowski scores with the left hand. Hallbjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Skurwysynowski thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with the combination.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a low kick but Skurwysynowski moves his leg out of the way.
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hallbjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski 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.
Skurwysynowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DC 99
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fedorov misses with a left hand
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Nathan Fedorov has been cut.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fedorov throws a leg kick
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noeigati manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Noeigati cracks Fedorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noeigati with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##KD#
Noeigati lands a big right hand that sends Fedorov crashing to the mat! Noeigati stays standing though and waves Fedorov back to his feet!#ROC#Fedorov is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Noeigati!
Fedorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Fedorov connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov with a jab.#T2#
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Noeigati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noeigati scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Fedorov.
Noeigati takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Fedorov scores with a nice strike.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! Noeigati lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fedorov stuns Noeigati with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov walks into a jab.
Fedorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov seems to have recovered his senses.
Noeigati swings widly with a right hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noeigati's knee momentarily.
Fedorov lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
Fedorov tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noeigati's sensitive parts.
Fedorov is looking to slow Noeigati down with leg kicks.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.#T4#
Good leg kick by Fedorov.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
Fedorov tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Noeigati moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Noeigati.
Fedorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noeigati takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov misses with a head kick.
Fedorov lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Fedorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Noeigati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati scores with the left hand. Fedorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Noeigati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noeigati takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati connects with a high kick.
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fedorov thumps Noeigati with a low kick.#T1#
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fedorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Fedorov tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Noeigati avoids it with no problem.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov lands a jab.
Nice cross by Fedorov.#T2#
Fedorov tries to clinch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! Noeigati lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Fedorov works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Fedorov blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Noeigati moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Noeigati thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fedorov throws a lazy head kick
and Noeigati counters with a big head kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Noeigati throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Noeigati moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Fedorov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noeigati attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Noeigati throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noeigatis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fedorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov throws a low kick, looking for Noeigati's leg but Noeigati calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fedorov.#T4#
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Noeigati throws a jab when Fedorov was well out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedorov throws the kick towards the body but Noeigati avoids it.
Fedorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noeigati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
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 Benjamin Noeigati will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
And Noeigati counters with a quick kick to the body but Fedorov blocks it.#CL2#
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Noeigati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Fedorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati looking to throw knees to the head but Fedorov is blocking nicely. #BC#
Noeigati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noeigati is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noeigati.
Noeigati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noeigati connects with the punch.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Noeigati misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noeigati misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Noeigati feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Noeigati is winning the standup battle so far.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Noeigati fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin Noeigati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Noeigati throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks right into an uppercut from Noeigati.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Noeigati tried to counter with a leg kick but Fedorov avoided it.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fedorov really felt that one!
Noeigati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Noeigati connects with a body shot that sends Fedorov's belly button to the back.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with an inside leg kick.
Noeigati misses with a head kick.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but Noeigati moved away.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati throws a lazy head kick
and Fedorov counters with a head kick. That will keep Noeigati thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov misses with a right hand
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov with a jab.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov 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.#T1#
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Pinkman backing up. Pinkman nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.#CL2#
Pinkman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.#T2#
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Pinkman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinkman.
Pinkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Pinkman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
A lazy left from Pinkman finds it's target.
Pinkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinkman as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Pinkman tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman walks into a left hand.
Pinkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Pinkman connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Pinkman misses the jab.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Pinkman moves out of range.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Pinkman feints and as Kersikov raises his hands in defense, Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pinkman preventing the sweep.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Pinkman landing with the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Pinkman stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling Pinkman's posture.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinkman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Pinkman controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman 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!#R3#
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tests Pinkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov sizes up Pinkman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinkman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Pinkman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinkman off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Kersikov catches Pinkman right on the button with a cross.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Pinkman. #T4#
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Pinkman.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
Pinkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman really 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.#R4#
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Pinkman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinkman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman misses with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Pinkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab by Pinkman.#T1#
Pinkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Pinkman.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Pinkman cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Pinkman lands an overhand right.
Pinkman throws a good cross that connects.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Pinkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Pinkman lands a jab.#T3##TD2#
Pinkman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Pinkman getting side control.
Pinkman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Pinkman keeps him under control.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to kick Pinkman off but Pinkman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Pinkman postures up. #SUB2#
Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinkman slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kersikov trying to control here.
Pinkman working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pinkman is taking a breather. Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Pinkman sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov. #T1#
Nice shot by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman lands with a cross.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.#T2#
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Pinkman.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Pinkman's shoulder, as Pinkman tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman throws out a powerful jab.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Pinkman lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Pinkman is rocked!#T4#
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Donk. Pinkman catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Jesse Pinkman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DC 96: Davis v Farman
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Bryant Davis has been cut.
Farman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farman's sensitive parts.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Farman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farman moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Farman slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a leg kick
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A low kick lands for Davis. #CL2#
Farman rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis has Farman pushed against the cage.
A short left from Davis.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.#T2#
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Farman off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Farman instigates a clinch.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman being controlled against the cage.
Davis blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Farman tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farman swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farman. That's going to slow Davis down.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Farman.
Farman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Farman. Farman maintains the clinch.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head. #T4#
Davis lands a right hand.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farman misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryant Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Davis throws a leg kick but Farman moved away.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Farman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farman. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis throws a jab when Farman was well out of range.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Farman moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Farman.
Davis avoids the head kick by Farman.
Farman blocks a leg kick.
Farman throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis staying out of range there.#T1#
Farman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis cracks Farman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davis.
Davis throws a leg kick but Farman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman misses with a low kick.#T2#
A good leg kick by Davis.
A low kick lands for Farman.
Davis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Farman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Farman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farman.
Farman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman blocks a head kick by Davis.
Farman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Davis misses
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Farman misses.
Farman lands a really nice looking cross but Davis seems unphased. #ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
Bryant Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Farman should have avoided that one.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farman tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Farman slips a jab from Davis.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman's corner calls for a 1-2. Farman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Farman moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Farman throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis misses with a hook
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis motions for Farman to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Farman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Farman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farman feints a jab and as Davis dips his head, Farman unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Davis right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Davis falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Farman smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman 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: C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Titus saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Titus 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.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Titus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep here but Titus controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hallbjornsson seems keen to control Titus's posture.#T1#
Hallbjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Titus working some strikes from top position.
Hallbjornsson is trying to hold Titus in close to prevent damage but Titus has managed to pass into half guard.
Hallbjornsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Titus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titus is keen to just control but Hallbjornsson is a slippery customer.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Titus is keen to just control but Hallbjornsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallbjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Hallbjornsson is controlling Titus's trapped leg to prevent Titus from advancing to side control.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hallbjornsson keeping control of the position.
Hallbjornsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallbjornsson.
Titus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallbjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titus.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallbjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Titus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titus slips under a jab.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
And Titus tries to counter it with a takedown but Hallbjornsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Titus slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Titus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Titus moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Titus tries for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson swinging wildly here.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Titus's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Titus is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
That's time! Hallbjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Titus blocks it.
Titus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Titus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Titus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titus with the counter takedown but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Titus slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Titus with the counter takedown but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Titus.
Titus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Titus looks for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Titus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Titus.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Titus misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titus manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus tries to score with some ground and pound. Hallbjornsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hallbjornsson is looking for a sweep.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Hallbjornsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallbjornsson is trying to improve his position.
Hallbjornsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Titus's best efforts.
Titus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Titus works his way into side control.
Titus trying to control the action but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hallbjornsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Titus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zeke Titus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to control but Titus manages to take his back.
Hallbjornsson is taking damage to the body and head.
Titus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hallbjornsson up.
Titus lands shots from the back.
Hallbjornsson avoids the strikes from Titus.
Hallbjornsson prevents Titus from getting a body triangle.
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!
Titus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hallbjornsson to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Titus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
Titus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titus avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson swinging wildly here.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Titus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Titus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Titus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Titus is trying to control. Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Titus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hallbjornsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Hallbjornsson wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.
Hallbjornsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallbjornsson is refusing to be controlled, as Titus sits in half guard.
Titus trying to pass the guard but Hallbjornsson defending well.
Titus wants to take a breather but Hallbjornsson is having none of it. #T3#
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titus prevents Hallbjornsson from improving his position.
Hallbjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
Hallbjornsson trying to control but Titus postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Titus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Titus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallbjornsson defending well though. #T4#
Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hallbjornsson tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Hallbjornsson is not content to let Titus control the position.
Titus stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Titus 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Calamari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calamari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doomsday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calamari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calamari's back!
Doomsday controls the action.
Calamari tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Calamari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doomsday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Calamari is looking for a sweep. Doomsday 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.
Doomsday is keen to just control but Calamari is a slippery customer.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calamari trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calamari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Calamari trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
Doomsday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calamari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calamari is trying to keep Doomsday in close. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calamari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Calamari wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday 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.
Calamari pulls Doomsday in close to his closed guard and prevents Doomsday from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday lands with a hook. Calamari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.#T3#
Doomsday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Calamari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calamari.
Calamari misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday misses with a series of wild punches.
Calamari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calamari fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Calamari's head but Calamari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab from Doomsday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Calamari. Those never looked like landing.
Doomsday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doomsday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calamari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doomsday's head.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Calamari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday takes one to the side of the head.
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomsday fails to land with a series of punches.
Calamari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Calamari connects with a looping right hand.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Doomsday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doomsday throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Calamari misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
Calamari lands a jab to the head.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calamari dives in and grabs Doomsday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes down on Calamari's head and hops out.
Calamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamari wants it to stay on the feet.
Calamari walks into a straight right hand from Doomsday.#T2#
Doomsday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doomsday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calamari looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Calamari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doomsday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calamari, as that shot connected. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doomsday enables Calamari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doomsday manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doomsday can't keep his opponent in guard - Calamari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Calamari is controlling the pace.
Calamari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doomsday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doomsday tries to get to full guard but Calamari has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Doomsday trying to hold on to Calamari's head to control him but Calamari postures up.
Calamari slows the pace down in half guard.
Doomsday is trying to maintain the position but Calamari is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Calamari 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.
Doomsday controlling the position well.
Calamari wants to control but Doomsday is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Calamari sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday scores with a one two! Calamari had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Calamari scores with a nice right hand.
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Calamari does it's job there.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari slips a straight right by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a series of punches but Calamari moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Calamari.#T1#
Doomsday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calamari throws a good cross that connects.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doomsday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Calamari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calamari slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Doomsday tries to counter by clinching up but Calamari breaks away and moves out of range.
Calamari lands a jab.#T2#
Calamari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calamari shoots in looking for a takedown. Doomsday tries to sprawl out of it but Calamari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doomsday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doomsday throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Doomsday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calamari misses the jab.
Calamari throws a shot to the body.
Doomsday slips under a jab.#T3#
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Doomsday moves forwards but Calamari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doomsday throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Calamari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
Calamari connects with a body shot.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Calamari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doomsday thinking.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doomsday momentarily. #T4#
Doomsday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doomsday as he jumps to the side.
Calamari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doomsday momentarily.
Calamari fails with a takedown attempt.
Kronos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
Calamari with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Calamari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calamari slips under a jab.
No luck for Calamari with that takedown attempt.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Calamari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Calamari misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calamari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calamari misses with a takedown attempt - Doomsday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
Calamari lands a slapping body shot.
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday misses with a straight right.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calamari scores with a jab.
Calamari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.#TD#
Doomsday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it. #SUB#
Doomsday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Calamari gets back to half guard.
Doomsday prevents Calamari from improving his position.
Doomsday working Calamari over with strikes. #T3#
Calamari manages to get to full guard.
Calamari trying to control the position.
Valdo Calamari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calamari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calamari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calamari keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calamari holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Calamari 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calamari misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Doomsday misses the target.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Calamari dives in and grabs Doomsday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes down on Calamari's head and hops out.
Kronos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
A jab from Doomsday misses.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calamari misses with a looping left.
A cross from Calamari lands.
Calamari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calamari misses with a hook.
Doomsday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Calamari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Doomsday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.#T1#
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Doomsday misses the jab.
Calamari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Calamari now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Calamari throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calamari cracks Doomsday with a good jab.#T2#
Calamari throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Calamari moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Doomsday throws a right hand that Calamari ducks under and follows up with a left that Calamari also avoids with ease.
Calamari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doomsday defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Calamari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Doomsday misses its intended target.
Calamari lands a jab to Doomsday's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Doomsday. #T3#
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Calamari misses.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calamari throws out the jab.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doomsday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Calamari staying out of range there.#T4#
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calamari defending well as Doomsday loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Doomsday avoids it with no problem.
Calamari lands a body shot.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari tries to move into range but Doomsday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doomsday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calamari's waist but Calamari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calamari scores with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari is the new welterweight champion!
Valdo Calamari spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Colamarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dochenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Colamarino.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Dochenko.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Colamarino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dochenko shoots in for a takedown but Colamarino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dochenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Colamarino is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Colamarino throws a leg kick
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dochenko.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dochenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colamarino's head backwards.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dochenko slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Dochenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Colamarino misses.#T1#
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colamarino lands a right hook to the body.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colamarino walks into a left hand.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Colamarino punishes Dochenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Dochenko slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Colamarino scores with a head kick. Dochenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Colamarino is out of range.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino digs a good body shot into Dochenko's ribs.#T2#
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Dochenko throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Colamarino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dochenko.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a good jab.
Dochenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dochenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Dochenko misses with a left hand
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko darts in trying to clinch
and Dochenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Dochenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colamarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colamarino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Colamarino tries to land a front kick but Dochenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.
A head kick misses from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colamarino throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Dochenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko walks into a jab.#T4#
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Colamarino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko thuds a left hand into Colamarino's body.
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dochenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Colamarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Colamarino drops his hands momentarily and Dochenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dochenko throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko misses with a two punch combination.
Colamarino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino lands a leg kick that knocks Dochenko off balance momentarily.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a shoot takedown. Colamarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Colamarino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
Dochenko with a nice head shot there.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Colamarino keeps moving.
Dochenko 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.
Colamarino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dochenko throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colamarino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko.
Colamarino working a defensive guard here.
Dochenko trying to control but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
Dochenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colamarino's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colamarino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dochenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Colamarino's head.
Colamarino pulls Dochenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Dochenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colamarino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dochenko throws an elbow that misses. Colamarino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dochenko's guard. Nice move by Colamarino!#REVB#
Colamarino wants to pass the guard but Dochenko is keeping the position.
Dochenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Dochenko, not yet.
Colamarino wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Colamarino might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dochenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dochenko 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.#T3#
Colamarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dochenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Colamarino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dochenko is pulling down on Colamarino's head. It's preventing any offense from Colamarino, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colamarino avoids the body shot from Dochenko.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Dochenko tries to move into range but Colamarino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dochenko goes for a double leg but Colamarino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colamarino continues to drive forward.
Colamarino lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colamarino.
The referee calls for Dochenko to work.
Colamarino takes a shot to the head.
Colamarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dochenko is looking to control Colamarino's arms but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
Dochenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dochenko.
Dochenko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Colamarino lands with a right to the head.
Dochenko lands a shot to the body.
Dochenko digs a right hand into Colamarino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colamarino's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko lands with a light punch inside.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Dochenko controls his hands.
Colamarino tries to throw a body punch but Dochenko avoids it by throwing Colamarino back against the cage.
Dochenko trying to stall but Colamarino improves his position.
Colamarino throws a head punch that misses.
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 Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.
Dochenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colamarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colamarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Dochenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
Colamarino tries to land a front kick but Dochenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dochenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Dochenko moved out of range nicely.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Dochenko defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colamarino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dochenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick from Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Colamarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dochenko.
Dochenko jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Dochenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colamarino defends it nicely.
Colamarino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dochenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colamarino scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Colamarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
A little jabbing left from Colamarino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
A little jabbing left from Colamarino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino throws a hook but Dochenko blocks it.
Colamarino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range. #CL#
Dochenko moves into the clinch.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dochenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dochenko lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Colamarino.
A shot in the inside from Colamarino.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dochenko lands a right hand. #T3#
Dochenko stalling in the clinch but Colamarino improves position.
Dochenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Colamarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Dochenko slips the punch.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt - Colamarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dochenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colamarino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Colamarino. Beautiful body shot.
Dochenko throws a shot from downtown. Colamarino moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Colamarino tries a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Dochenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dochenko down.
Colamarino throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Dochenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colamarino.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Colamarino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dochenko.
Colamarino with a nice calf kick.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dochenko throws a jab when Colamarino was well out of range.
Dochenko works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kentrail Colamarino just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dochenko scores with a hook to the body. Colamarino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
Colamarino lands with a kick to the temple. Dochenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
A low kick from Colamarino is predictable there #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a single leg into guard. Colamarino didn't expect that.
Colamarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dochenko lands a couple of digs.
Dochenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colamarino is trying to control the position but Dochenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dochenko 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.
Dochenko trying to control but Colamarino is working from the bottom. #T1#
Colamarino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dochenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dochenko distracts Colamarino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colamarino pulls Dochenko in close to prevent any damage.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colamarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dochenko controls the pace.
Dochenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Colamarino clobbers Dochenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Colamarino moved out of range.
Dochenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dochenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Dochenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colamarino scores with a jab. Dochenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.#T3#
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Colamarino tries to work over Dochenko's front leg with a kick but Dochenko checks it.
Colamarino slips a jab from Dochenko.
Colamarino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dochenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dochenko on the side of the head.
Colamarino throws a hook but Dochenko blocks it.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko fails to land the takedown.
Dochenko wants to clinch up but Colamarino keeps it at a distance.
Colamarino throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko blocks a head kick by Colamarino. #T4#
Dochenko throws a hook but Colamarino blocks it.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dochenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dochenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colamarino cracks a nice hook into Dochenko's ribs.
Colamarino throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Colamarino only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Dochenko needs to keep his hands up - Colamarino had a free shot at his head there.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice looking body kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Dochenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Dochenko misses with a hook.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colamarino lands with a nice body punch.
Dochenko moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko connects with a single shot there.
Colamarino throws a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dochenko is able to avoid easily.
Dochenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Dochenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colamarino swivels and escapes.#T1#
Colamarino thuds a left hand into Dochenko's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colamarino.
Dochenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colamarino counters with an inside leg kick.
Dochenko misses with a hook
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colamarino.
Nice body punch from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Dochenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Dochenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colamarino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dochenko in his tracks.
Colamarino throws a head kick that misses.
Colamarino misses with a low kick as Dochenko jumps back.#T2#
Colamarino misses with a jab to the body
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino with the inside leg kick.
Dochenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Colamarino circles away.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Colamarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Colamarino cracks Dochenko with a good jab.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Dochenko jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Dochenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colamarino dips to his left and cracks Dochenko with an uppercut!
Colamarino throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino throws a shot from downtown. Dochenko moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Dochenko ducks right into an uppercut from Colamarino.
Dochenko moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dochenko connects with a body shot that sends Colamarino's belly button to the back.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dochenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colamarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Colamarino didn't see that one coming.
Colamarino tests Dochenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Colamarino 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 Dochenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dochenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Colamarino swings for the body but Dochenko moves out of range.
Colamarino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Dochenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
It seemed like Colamarino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt - Colamarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dochenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook. Dochenko ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino connects with a crisp jab.
Colamarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Colamarino stuns Dochenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colamarino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dochenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colamarino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
Kentrail Colamarino is the new welterweight champion!

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