Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Chukwuma scores with a hook.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Chukwuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Chukwuma will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp one two that drops Chukwuma! Knox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chukwuma to his feet! Chukwuma is in big trouble!
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Chukwuma #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chukwuma! Knox lets Chukwuma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chukwuma is rocked!#T1#
Chukwuma scores with a jab.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chukwuma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Chukwuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Chukwuma throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Chukwuma throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Chukwuma throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.#T2#
Chukwuma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
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!
Chukwuma cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Chukwuma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwuma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Tinashe Chukwuma's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chukwuma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Chukwuma.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chukwuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chukwuma misses the jab.
Chukwuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chukwuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chukwuma misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knox slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Chukwuma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Chukwuma lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Chukwuma misses with a double jab
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox blocks a head kick by Chukwuma.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwuma looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Chukwuma cracks Knox with a good jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chukwuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Chukwuma.#T2#
Chukwuma misses with a straight left.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox blocks a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chukwuma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Tinashe Chukwuma's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chukwuma scores with a head kick.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chukwuma has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Chukwuma feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Chukwuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Chukwuma just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chukwuma scores with a push kick.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma. #T4#
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Chukwuma's corner calls for a 1-2. Chukwuma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwuma cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chukwuma.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knox slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chukwuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma lands a jab to the head.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.#T1#
Chukwuma lands a front kick.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Chukwuma finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Chukwuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox 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.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chukwuma fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma misses with a hook #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chukwuma! Knox lets Chukwuma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Chukwuma.#T2#
Chukwuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chukwuma misses the jab.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Chukwuma lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body kick.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it. #T3#
Chukwuma lands with a slapping head kick.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Chukwuma to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Our winner, Zeta Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 316 Kersikov vs Argento
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cortez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ship sprawls well initially but Cortez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ship is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cortez is tapping! Great win for Ship!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Ship!
Roman Ship thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Courtial throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pendragon. Pendragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pendragon cracks Courtial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Pendragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Courtial stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon misses with a low kick.
Courtial misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pendragon defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Pendragon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pendragon.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
Pendragon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon tried to counter with a leg kick but Courtial avoided it.
Courtial throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Courtial is looking to clinch but Pendragon is avoiding it.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pendragon checks it well.
Pendragon throwing a counter right hand but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Pendragon. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Courtial takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Pendragon clinches up against the cage.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Courtial lands an uppercut.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short left from Courtial.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pendragon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Courtial.#CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pendragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Courtial takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Courtial.
Courtial throws a right and a left that Pendragon avoids nicely.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Courtial.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Pendragon has Courtial pressed against the cage, preventing Courtial from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Courtial working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Courtial - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Courtial.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Courtial. #T1#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon works on Courtial's body with a couple of short punches.
Courtial digs a right hand underneath Pendragon's ribcage. Pendragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Courtial - that landed with a thud.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Pendragon holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Courtial tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with some punches. #T3#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pendragon - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
A short right from Courtial.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Courtial.
A body shot lands from Courtial.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pendragon tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial lands a jab to Pendragon's midsection.
Pendragon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Pendragon 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.
Courtial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pendragon scores with a leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Courtial avoids it.
A big right from Courtial misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range and Courtial settles back down. #CL2#
Courtial takes the fight into the clinch.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Pendragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
A short left from Courtial.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial lands with a short shot to the head.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon. #BC2#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Pendragon takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Pendragon throws a shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pendragon throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pendragon back to the cage. Courtial follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pendragon tries to clinch there but Courtial circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Pendragon moves his leg out of the way.
Pendragon is looking to counter punch.
Pendragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Pendragon looks for the body kick but Courtial saw that one coming.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Pendragon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pendragon tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
It appears Pendragon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Courtial throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Courtial lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Courtial throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pendragon 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 Courtial has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Courtial and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial scores with a head kick.
Pendragon tries a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Pendragon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courtial 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: DMMA 314 Fisher vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
Kirin tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan misses with some punches.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirin takes a shot to the head.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan avoiding damage as Kirin throws knees to the body.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Khan cracks Kirin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirins head.
A body shot lands from Kirin.
Kirin lands a left hand.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Khan.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirin tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Khan is leaning against Kirin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan lands a left hand. #T2#
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirins head.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Khan gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Khan lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin blocking some punches.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Khan gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan works on Kirin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirin or not.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Khan cracks Kirin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirin to stand back up!
Kirin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts. #CL#
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Kirin. Kirin maintains the clinch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a right hand. #ROC2#Kirin is rocked!
Kirin misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Khan.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Khan.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Kirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghengis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Kirin seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kirin with a big uppercut! Kirin tries to clinch up but Khan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kirin to the mat! Kirin covers up and Khan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghengis Khan!

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Shredder takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Shakes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shakes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder slips a jab from Shakes.
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Shakes connects with the punch.
Shredder cracks Shakes with an open hand slap.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder works Shakes's body with a nice hook.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Shakes moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Shakes has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
Shredder digs a right hand into Shakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakes's gas tank.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Shredder in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Slash Shredder has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shredder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shakes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes throws an elbow but it misses.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shredder tries to work over Shakes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into Shredder's ribcage.
Shredder presses Shakes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Shakes lands with a left to the head.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shakes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shredder gets through Shakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Shakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow just above Shredder 's eye.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Shakes lands a nice uppercut.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.#T3#
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shredder's brow.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shredder.
Shakes tries to work over Shredder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shredder takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Shredder avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shredder is defending well for now.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Shredder is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder avoids a wild elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slash Shredder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder defending well as Shakes loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Shakes moves away and avoids it.
Shredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Shakes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shakes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Shakes's body.
Shakes fails to land with a series of punches.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shakes to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakes is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shredder walks into a straight right hand from Shakes.#CL2#
Shakes pushes Shredder up against the cage in a clinch.
Shredder takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shakes is leaning against Shredder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath Shredder's ribcage. Shredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakes lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shredder blocks it with crossed arms.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakes or not.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakes.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Shredder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Marcus Shakes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shakes.
Shredder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
Shredder avoids a wild elbow strike from Shakes.
A short right from Shredder on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shredder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes lands with a left to the head.
Shredder pushes Shakes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Shredder avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Shakes is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?
A short right from Shredder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shredder blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakes or not.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes tries a body shot but Shredder blocks it.
Shredder pushes Shakes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a big right hand that drops Shakes! The killer instinct kicks in and Shredder finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shredder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slash Shredder!
Slash Shredder retains his bantamweight title!
Marcus Shakes spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'.

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Williams misses with a body shot.
A jab from Greene misses.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricky Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Williams gets caught napping as Greene dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.

Williams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Greene has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Greene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Greene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
Williams 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.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greene, up you get!
A shot to the body from Greene misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Greene looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Williams kicks Greene off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Williams. #T2#
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Greene drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene stops Williams from standing up.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Greene trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Greene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Greene counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Williams manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jab from Greene.
Greene dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Greene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Greene looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Greene shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Greene.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams thinks about countering with a head kick.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Williams throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greene tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Greene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene controlling the action here.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Greene is controlling him well.
Williams pushes Greene off but Greene dives into side control. #SUB2#
Greene wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Greene drags him back down.#T3##SUB2#
Greene wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Greene is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
Williams is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Greene has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Greene's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Greene is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily. #T4#
Williams tries to buck Greene off but he can't manage it.
Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Greene wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greene. #ES#
Williams bucks up and throws Greene to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Greene misses with a body punch
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene has his takedown stuffed
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Greene scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ricky Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Greene lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Greene is looking to clinch.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams is looking to counter with head kicks.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Greene with a poor takedown
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.#T3#
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Greene misses with a double jab
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Greene digs a good hook to Williams's body. #T4#
Greene shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Greene just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWilliams.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Greene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greene is controlling him. #ES#
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Greene blocks a head kick by Williams.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Greene.
Well Greene 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Greene!

Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zurauskas tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zurauskas to the ground. Zurauskas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zurauskas goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Zurauskas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zurauskas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zurauskas keeps working.
Magomedov working away.#T1#
Magomedov cracks Zurauskas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zurauskas tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zurauskas is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Zurauskas uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Zurauskas's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zurauskas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Zurauskas defends it.
Zurauskas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to pass Zurauskas's guard but actually Zurauskas recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov throws a strike but Zurauskas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zurauskas passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Zurauskas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zurauskas scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zurauskas wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Zurauskas is working away. #SUB2#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zurauskas sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Zurauskas defending well.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zurauskas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov!
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zurauskas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magomedov with the ground and pound but Zurauskas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Zurauskas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov working over Zurauskas with some ground and pound. Zurauskas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zurauskas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Zurauskas is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zurauskas is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Zurauskas to control.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zurauskas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Zurauskas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Zurauskas's temple. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Zurauskas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zurauskas.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zurauskas is looking to escape.
Zurauskas is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Magomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Magomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Dancer cracks Distefano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Distefano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dancer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tom Dancer has been cut.
Dancer scores with a punch to the head.
Dancer throws a lazy head kick
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano moves away from the strike by Dancer.
Distefano throwing a counter right hand but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Distefano checks the leg kick.
Dancer connects with a high 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!
Dancer lands a big head kick that sends Distefano to the canvas! Dancer follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Dancer!
Tom Dancer made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Blank throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Blank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Blank lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blank lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Blank misses. #KD#
Blank drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank drops Knox with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knox! Blank dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Ivanovic pushes Shredder away with a front kick.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shredder moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Ivanovic's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.#T1#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder 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.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanovic with a body shot.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanovic. That's going to slow Shredder down.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Good work by Shredder as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick.
Shredder throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Ivanovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shredder really felt that one!
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Shredder.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Ivanovic's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ivanovic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shredder misses the body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Ivanovic's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Shredder moves out of range easily.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses its target.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder 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.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ivanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shredder.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder works Ivanovic's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Shredder catches Ivanovic right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shredder misses the body punch
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanovic there.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shredders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic keeps Shredder at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shredder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Shredder.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanovic at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder cracks Ivanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands a jab.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Shredder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shredder.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shredder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shredder throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder moved away.
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Shredder's body.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shredder stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Shredder avoids it.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Slash Shredder just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Shredder's leg. Shredder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder sizes up Ivanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.#T3#
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Shredder should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Ivanovic scores with a jab. Shredder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shredder.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Ivanovic throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder lands a body shot.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanovic should have avoided that one.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic thumps Shredder with a low kick.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic walks into a jab.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Shredder backing up. Shredder nods at Ivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Ivanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Shredder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shredder's sensitive parts.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Shredder swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder 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.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Shredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
As Shredder backs away, Ivanovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder! Slash Shredder retains his bantamweight title!

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Ship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haw Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Ship walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ship moves away from the strike by Thorn.
And Ship tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorn slips under a jab from Ship.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorn misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Ship counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship prevents Thorn from escaping the position.
Ship wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ship is controlling him well.
Thorn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SUB2#
Ship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ship is controlling him well.
Thorn's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working.
Thorn bucks up and tries to throw Ship off but instead Ship has got his back!#ES#
Thorn manages to stand up with Ship still on his back. Eventually Ship drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ship looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorn misses its target.
Ship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Ship connects with a nice looking jab.
Ship takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Ship shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ship showed some decent athleticism there.
Thorn is looking to escape.
Thorn is not content to let Ship control the position.
Ship stops Thorn from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Thorn kicks off Ship and gets to his feet.
Ship lands with a cross. #T3#
Ship throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn lands a head kick. Ship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorn feints and then cracks Ship's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ship down.
Thorn swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Thorn throws a one two combo.
Ship lands a head shot.
Ship throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ship was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Thorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorn connects with a crisp 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!
Ship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Thorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Ship finds it's way through Thorn's defenses.
Ship is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Thorn misses.
Ship tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Ship.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
Ship on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ship blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Ship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ship darts in and clinches Thorn up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ship tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Ship getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ship checks a leg kick.
Ship ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ship can do to turn this around?
Ship blocks a jab.
Ship swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorn digs a good body shot into Ship's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn is looking to wear down Ship with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ship slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ship on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.#T1#
Thorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Haw Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Thorn.
Ship blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ship blocks a jab.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ship swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Ship keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Ship throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn connects with a jab.#CL2#
Ship clinches up against the cage.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ship. #T3#
Ship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ship stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ship lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Ship controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Ship blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ship jabs at Thorn's body.
Ship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship lands with an overhand left.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ship waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Ship takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Ship.
Ship checks a leg kick. #T4#
Ship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ship counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thorn pushes Ship off but Ship dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ship passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thorn!
Thorn tries to buck Ship off but he can't manage it.
Ship wants to control the pace but Thorn is squirming around nicely.
Ship fails to take his opponent's back.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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 Haw Thorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ship scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorn in his tracks.
Ship misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ship.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Ship. #TD2#
Ship looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ship trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ship is controlling him.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but Ship is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn works Ship's body with a nice hook.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ship misses with a wild body shot.
Ship's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ship tries to clinch up.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ship manages to avoid it.
Ship with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roman Ship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Thorn tries to sprawl but Ship drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thorn pushes Ship off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Ship misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ship.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Ship off balance momentarily.
Ship tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ship with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorn jabs Ship to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ship misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.#T3#
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn throws a shot to the body.
Thorn works Ship's body with a nice hook.
Ship throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Ship.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Ship avoided it.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Ship's leg. Ship is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ship back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Ship misses the target.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ship getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ship lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ship looks for a takedown but Thorn sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Ship avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Ship. #CUT#The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ship swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Khan blocks a leg kick.
Oliva throws a front kick aimed at Khan's knee but Khan avoids it well.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
Khan sizes up Oliva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
We've been informed that Oliva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Khan punishes Oliva's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Oliva.
Oliva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Oliva moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Oliva 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!
Oliva slips a jab from Khan.
Oliva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Khan.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khan avoids the head kick by Oliva.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oliva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Khan misses.
Khan misses the jab.
Oliva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khan will feel that in the morning.
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Khan checks it.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Khan misses.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva throws a leg kick but Khan moved away.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliva! But no joy.
Oliva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Khan throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Khan down.
Oliva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khan swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khan checks a leg kick.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Khan instigates a clinch. #T3#
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Oliva takes a shot to the head.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Oliva improves position.
Oliva tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
Khan misses with some punches.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
Khan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Khan cracks Oliva with a nice body shot.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliva works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Oliva digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Oliva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands. #BC2#
Oliva manages to break the clinch.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan thuds his right hand into Oliva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khan cracks Oliva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghengis Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ghengis Khan'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#
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oliva tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Oliva only half commits. #CL#
Khan clinches with his opponent.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Oliva tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oliva lands a body shot.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva. #T1#
A short uppercut from Khan.
A body shot lands from Oliva.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Oliva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
Oliva gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghengis Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Oliva. #BC2#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliva jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva throws a head kick that Khan semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan tries to clinch up but Oliva circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Oliva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Oliva lands a big head kick that sends Khan tumbling to the mat! Oliva takes a step backwards and waves Khan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Khan is rocked!#CUT2#Ghengis Khan's cut is getting worse.
Oliva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Oliva counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Khan's jaw. Khan's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Oliva does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
De Geno connects with a leg kick.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Geno.
De Geno clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene scores with the left hand. De Geno knows he should have avoided that one.
De Geno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by De Geno - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.#TD#
Greene closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Geno quickly recovers to half guard.
Greene stops De Geno from getting back to his feet.
De Geno wants to stand back up but Greene manages to pass into side control. #ES2#
De Geno throws Greene to one side and escapes!#T1#
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Greene 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.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Geno sprawls and moves away.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
De Geno is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Geno is looking to score with low kicks.
De Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Geno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Geno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. De Geno fights it but they end up in guard.

De Geno pushes Greene off and gets back to his feet.
De Geno throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Geno defends it nicely.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene. #T3#
Greene avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Greene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Geno!
De Geno is looking to get back to his feet here but Greene is keeping cool and he's managed to take De Geno's back.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet.
De Geno is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Greene looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but Greene has full control of the position and if anything, De Geno has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Greene working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Greene is looking for the choke from the back position but De Geno is controlling his hands well.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Greene tries to get the hooks in deep but De Geno pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Greene is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Geno is defending well though. Greene let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Greene looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Greene looking to break De Geno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Geno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Greene will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but De Geno avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno misses with a hook.
De Geno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
De Geno throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
De Geno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Geno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
De Geno is looking to clinch.
Greene tries for a takedown but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Geno misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by De Geno.
De Geno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Geno misses with a leg kick.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
De Geno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene shoots in and drives through. De Geno sprawls well.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Greene slips a straight right by De Geno.
De Geno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
De Geno scoring well with a low kick there.
Pablo De Geno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
De Geno looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Greene counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greene is controlling him well.#SUB#
Greene tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greene has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
De Geno pushes Greene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but De Geno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
De Geno throws Greene to one side and escapes!
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
Greene throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Geno wants it to stay on the feet.
De Geno throws a shot to the body.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Greene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

De Geno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Greene off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Geno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Geno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Geno lands a front kick.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Greene tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
De Geno throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Geno raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
De Geno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Geno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
De Geno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Geno misses with a right hand #TD#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene shoots in and drives through. De Geno sprawls well.
De Geno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
De Geno with a hook.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene avoids the body shot from De Geno.
De Geno swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but De Geno avoids it well and moves away.
Greene defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Geno stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!
De Geno is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Geno.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Geno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Geno lands with a nice body punch.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
De Geno misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Geno is looking to get back to is feet but Greene passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well. #SUB#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but De Geno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
De Geno pushes Greene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Geno being controlled for a moment.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet.
Greene trying to control the action but De Geno is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Geno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Greene wants to control but De Geno is keeping him busy.
De Geno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but De Geno is defending well.
De Geno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
De Geno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Geno.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Geno.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but De Geno avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab. #CL#
Greene fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Geno, pushing him back against the cage.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Geno working aggressively here. #T1#
De Geno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
A short right from De Geno. #TD#
Greene pulls guard successfully.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
De Geno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Geno has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
De Geno wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SUB#
De Geno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Geno has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
De Geno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.#SUB#
Greene working for submissions but it's allowed De Geno to get to half guard. #SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3##SU2#
De Geno stands up from half guard.
Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Greene scores with a one two! De Geno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Geno!
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected. #T4#
De Geno misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Greene throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Geno was covering up waiting for the punch and Greene finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but De Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Geno is looking to stand up but Greene isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Greene drops back looking for a leg! De Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Geno manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into De Geno's guard.
Greene prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from De Geno.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Geno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab. #TD#
Greene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Geno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greene is in De Geno's guard.

De Geno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene jumps guard but De Geno stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from De Geno.
Greene tries to pull guard but De Geno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Geno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but De Geno avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene is trying to pull guard but De Geno has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from De Geno as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A short right from De Geno on the inside.
De Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
De Geno struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
De Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Geno smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
A jab from Greene misses.
De Geno scores with a three punch combo!
De Geno misses with a right hand #TD#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. De Geno fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene wants to control from the top but De Geno keeps moving.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but De Geno is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
De Geno manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Geno misses with a few strikes there.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Geno sprawls and moves away.
Greene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
De Geno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greene's head backwards.
Greene 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.
De Geno misses with a hook.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
De Geno throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Greene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Geno's guard.#SUB#
Greene drops back looking for a leg! De Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Geno manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into De Geno's guard. #ES2#
De Geno has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Greene has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Greene pulls guard effortlessly.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but instead Greene has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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!
De Geno is looking to stand up but Greene isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Greene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Geno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Greene drops back looking for a leg! De Geno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Geno manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into De Geno's guard. #SUB#
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Geno wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo De Geno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Distefano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McConnell on the side of the head.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distefano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from McConnell misses.
It looked like Distefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crack! A monster head kick from Distefano and McConnell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Distefano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Distefano!
A very excited looking Eric Distefano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Otori 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Otori.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Courtial down.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial slips a straight right by Otori.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Courtial instigates a clinch.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial is leaning against Otori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands with a right to the head.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Otori working aggressively here.
Courtial 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#
Courtial prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori works on Courtial's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Otori's head.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Otori working Courtial over with knees to the body.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Courtial's ribcage.
Courtial blocks an elbow strike from Otori.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Otori lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Otori blocks it.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Courtial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Otori counters with a nice leg kick.
Otori blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Otori lands a jab to Courtial's midsection.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Courtial is wise to it.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial 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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Otori 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.#R2#
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Otori catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Otori's body. Otori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Courtial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Otori.
Courtial takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial walks into a left hand. #T1#
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Otori digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Courtial is looking to wear down Otori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial thumps Otori with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial misses with a hook.#T2#
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Otori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Courtial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Otori moved away.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori walks into a left hand.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Otori's head backwards.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial wants to slow Otori down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial slips a jab from Otori.#T4#
Courtial throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otori.
Otori lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Courtial avoids it.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a body shot.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Otori slips under a jab.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
Otori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori with a nice calf kick.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Otori both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Otori with a hook.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial 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.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori throws a leg kick but Courtial sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.#T2#
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial with a jab.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Otori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Otori. Beautiful body shot.
Otori moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Courtial is out of range and Otori settles back down.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otori has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Courtial doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Tomoguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomoguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Belly loads up on a big right hand but Tomoguchi slips the punch.
Tomoguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tomoguchi rushes Belly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belly takes a shot to the head.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand.
Belly is trying to force a seperation but Tomoguchi has the dominant position.
Our sources have told us that Belly has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Belly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomoguchi pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Belly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tomoguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Belly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belly can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belly up against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Belly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi stalls.
Belly can't get the takedown. #TD#
Belly has Tomoguchi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Belly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tomoguchi tumbling to the mat - Belly dives into Tomoguchi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belly trying to control but Tomoguchi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tomoguchi keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass. #SUB2#
Belly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomoguchi is keeping the position for now.
Belly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tomoguchi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Belly is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tomoguchi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Belly is looking to defend but Tomoguchi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Belly! Tomoguchi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Belly taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinji Tomoguchi!
A less than humble Shinji Tomoguchi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Keji lands a right hook to the body.
Keji throws a lazy uppercut
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A big left from Keji misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keji takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Keji misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox blocks a jab.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox slips under a jab.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keji throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Keji cracks Knox with a good jab.
Keji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Keji misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Keji misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Abdul Keji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Keji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keji. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Keji toppling to the canvas! Keji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Keji is rocked!
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!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Oh Keji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keji misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Keji seems to have got his legs back now.
Keji cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Keji lands with a good body shot.
Keji connects with a body shot.
Keji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T3#
Keji misses with a left hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #KD#
Keji feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knox sprawling to the canvas! Knox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Keji finish him?!
Keji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keji misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox moves away from the strike by Keji.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Keji circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Knox to the canvas! Knox doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Keji keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
After winning the bout, Abdul Keji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Ship stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.#TD2#
Ship throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Panda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ship is in Panda's guard.
Panda has control of Ship's left arm, preventing Ship from doing any damage.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Ship looking to pass the guard.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control the position.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ship trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Panda pulls Ship in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ship chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panda can pounce on him.
Panda lands with a hook. Ship tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Ship shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Panda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Panda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ship wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Panda is trying to escape the position but Ship is controlling the position.
Ship trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda keeps Ship under control for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Ship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Panda is trying to control Ship's posture but Ship avoids it.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ship wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T3#
Panda is trying to improve his position.
Ship staying calm.
Panda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ship has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Panda struggling a bit here.
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
Ship tries to advance to mount but Panda denies him.
Panda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ship has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ship working away.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ship trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ship wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ship tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ship has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panda tries to bench press Ship off him but Ship keeps the position.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ship trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ship dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panda. Panda obviously looking to wear him down.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Panda misses with a hook. Ship ducked under it nicely.
Ship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Panda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Ship is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ship postures up.
Ship not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman Ship has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully.
Panda is controlling Ship's posture.#T1#
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Ship is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda lands a really nice looking cross but Ship seems unphased.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
Ship throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Panda clinches up against the cage.
Ship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ship.
Ship blocking some punches.
Ship prevents a body shot from Panda.
Ship working aggressively here.
Ship misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Panda smiles and moves away.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ship takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ship does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda wants to clinch up but Ship keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Ship up against the cage.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
Panda tries a body shot but Ship blocks it.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike. #T3##BC2#
Ship's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda is looking to land body kicks.
Ship cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ship throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
We've been told by Panda's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Panda swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Ship misses with a looping left.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Ship's belly button to the back.
Panda throws a jab when Ship was well out of range.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
KT Panda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Ship catches Panda right on the button with a cross.
Panda lands a jab to the nose.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
Ship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panda cracks a nice hook into Ship's ribs.#T4#
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ship misses with a body punch
letting Panda counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ship checks a low kick from Panda.
Panda staying out of range there.
It looked like Panda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ship.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ship misses the jab.
As Ship tries to get set, Panda tries to push him back and clinch up but Ship manages to avoid the attempt.
Ship moves out of range of the body kick from Panda.
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ship.
Nice jab there from Ship.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Ship catches Panda right on the button with a cross.
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 KT Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda jabs at Ship's body.
A solid body kick from Panda.
Panda swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Panda takes one to the chin there.
Ship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda looks for the body kick but Ship saw that one coming.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
KT Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda lands with a shot to the body.
Ship throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ship feints the counter takedown.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ship misses with an uppercut
and Ship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda is looking to wear down Ship with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Panda cracks Ship with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Ship moved out of range.#T1#
Ship looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Ship gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panda tries a head kick but it misses.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ship was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panda defends it well.
Panda thuds a left hand into Ship's body.
Ship stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda misses the jab.
Ship scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one.
Ship throws a body shot but no joy.
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ship.
Ship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.#T2##CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Ship stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Panda.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ship lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ship makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ship tries to pull guard but Panda holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ship misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Ship misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ships head.
A bit of stalling here from Ship.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ship throws a head punch that misses.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Ship avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ship lands a right hand.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ship misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ship tries to stall but Panda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Ship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ships head.
Ship blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land. #T4##TD2#
Ship manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda stays in close to Ship's body and controls the position.
Ship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ship looking for a sweep. Not yet Ship, not yet.
Panda passes Ship's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Panda seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panda 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Toivonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Shredder misses.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Shredder throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder misses with an uppercut
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen tries to counter with a takedown but Shredder is quick to defend against it.
Shredder avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Toivonen's body.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot. #T2#
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a three punch combo that has Shredder backing up. Shredder nods at Toivonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen lands with a nice combination. Shredder backs away looking to recover.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder jabs at Toivonen's body.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen throws a quick counter head kick but Shredder was just out of range.
Shredder misses the jab.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.#T3#
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Toivonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Toivonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Toivonen lands with a cross.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen. #T4#
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shredder catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
As Shredder tries to get set, Toivonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Shredder manages to avoid the attempt.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shredder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shredder throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Shredder lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Shredder's corner calls for a 1-2. Shredder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
Toivonen defending well as Shredder loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder misses the body punch
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Toivonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder misses with a body punch
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shredder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.#ROC2#Toivonen is rocked!#T2#
Shredder scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shredder.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.#T3#
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen attempts a counter takedown but Shredder avoids it well and moves away.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Toivonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen misses with a body shot.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Shredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toivonen moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder jabs at Toivonen's body.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toivonen is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder 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.#R3#
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Shredder lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen is looking to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Toivonen throws a quick counter head kick but Shredder was just out of range.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Shredder lunges at Toivonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toivonen's hand.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder jabs Toivonen right on the nose. Toivonen blinks but takes it well.
Shredder swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Toivonen. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Shredder throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a big head kick but Shredder shrugs it off.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder walks into a jab.#T3#
Shredder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Shredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Shredder punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shredder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Toivonen.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Shredder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Shredder misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a big head kick but Shredder shrugs it off.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shredder! But no joy.
Shredder throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shredder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder misses with a left hand #CL#
and Toivonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toivonen.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen. #T2#
Toivonen stalling against the cage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Shredder. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Shredder misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen stalling in the clinch but Shredder improves position. #T4#
Toivonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shredder smiles and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Toivonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Toivonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen. #BC#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shredder circles away quickly and effectively.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toivonen with a body shot.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shredder sprawls and moves away.
Shredder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Toivonen swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otso Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder slips under a jab from Toivonen.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder misses the jab.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shredder on the side of the head.#T3#
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toivonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Toivonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Toivonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
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!
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
Slash Shredder is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Courtial 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.
Courtial scores with a jab. Aalto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial is looking to clinch. #TD#
Aalto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Courtial to the mat! Courtial manages to get full guard.
Courtial pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Courtial trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto stays in close to Courtial's body and controls the position.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Courtial keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aalto trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
Aalto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Courtial wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto connects with a couple of short punches.
Aalto scoring with some ground and pound.
Courtial managing to control the position.
Courtial keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
Courtial trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Courtial looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Courtial is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aalto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Courtial looking for a sweep. Not yet Courtial, not yet. #T2#
Courtial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Courtial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aalto trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial 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.
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Courtial working a defensive guard here.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Courtial is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aalto tries to get to full guard but Courtial has control of the leg.
Courtial wants to pass to mount but Aalto is defending the position.
Courtial is taking a breather. Aalto 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.#T3#
Courtial is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Aalto actively working from the bottom here.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Courtial perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aalto is looking to control Courtial's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aalto avoid being mounted?
Aalto is looking to improve his position.
Courtial is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Courtial is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courtial moves nicely into side control.
Aalto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Courtial wants to pass to mount but Aalto is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Courtial is keen to just control but Aalto is a slippery customer.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Courtial is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courtial sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Aalto 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.#R2#
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto shoots in but no luck this time.
Aalto moves out of range of the leg kick from Courtial.
Aalto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aalto fails to land the takedown.
Courtial tries to land a leg kick but Aalto saw it coming and moves away.
Aalto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aalto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Aalto.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.#T1#
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aalto is able to avoid easily.
Aalto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aalto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Nice jab there from Courtial.
Aalto looks for a takedown but Courtial sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Courtial takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Aalto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Courtial's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Courtial clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Aalto cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Courtial tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aalto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Courtial back to the cage. Aalto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Courtial shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Good leg kick by Courtial.
Aalto works Courtial's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Courtial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Courtial tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage. #TD#
Aalto drags the fight down to the ground.
Courtial controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Courtial looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courtial is one step ahead there.
Courtial trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aalto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courtial defends well.#SUB#
Courtial lying in Aalto's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aalto decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Courtial taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto!
An out of breath Michael Aalto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kruth staying out of range there.
Greene 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.#TD#
Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruth scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kruth moves nicely into side control.
Greene wants to control but Kruth postures up.#SUB#
Kruth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greene has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kruth but great work by Greene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom here.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Kruth wants to control but Greene postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruth is defending well.
Greene trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Greene working away.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene tries for a kimura but Kruth is defending well.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
Greene trying to control the position but Kruth is working away. #T3#
Kruth sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth'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.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greene is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Kruth shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kruth feints and as Greene raises his hands in defense, Kruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Greene throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruth uses it to pass to side control.
Kruth trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kruth is trying to get an arm triangle but Greene is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Greene drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kruth dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Kruth controlling the position for now.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well. #SUB2#
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruth is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Greene trying to work for an americana but Kruth has managed to regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Kruth trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Kruth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruth or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruth controlling the position.#SUB#
Kruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kruth looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene with the counter takedown but Kruth avoids it easily.
Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Greene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruth is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greene off and has taken his back!
Greene trying to control the action but Kruth just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Kruth looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Greene is controlling Kruth 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T1#
Kruth working a defensive guard here.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruth being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Greene postures up. #SUB#
Kruth has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.
Greene pushing down on Kruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruth defends it well.
Kruth is looking to control Greene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kruth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Kruth keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth tries to advance to mount but Greene denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ricky Greene just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene swings around for an armbar but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
Greene controls Kruth momentarily but Kruth frees himself. #T1#
Greene keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth trying to move into half guard but instead Greene has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Greene is trying to keep Kruth in close.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Greene trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Greene drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Greene as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kruth screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Greene! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricky Greene!
Ricky Greene is the new bantamweight champion!

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