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Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Futeran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niaz is trying to defend but Futeran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Futeran prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Futeran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niaz defending well though.
Futeran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz'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.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!#SUB#
Niaz working for a choke but Futeran reverses nicely into Niaz 's guard.
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Niaz.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Niaz has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futeran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
Niaz pulls Futeran in close to his closed guard and prevents Futeran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Futeran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Futeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Futeran defends easily.
Niaz keeping full guard, as Futeran tries to pass.
Futeran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niaz working a defensive guard here.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Niaz moves into range and clinches up with Futeran.
Futeran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niaz is looking to control Futeran's arms but Futeran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niaz has his back to the cage.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran scores a nice knee to the body.
Niaz jumps guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niaz has Futeran pushed against the cage.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Futeran holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Futeran is working Niaz over against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Futeran walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Futeran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niaz tries to clinch but Futeran moves out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch up
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Niaz is out of range.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Futeran takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Niaz gets caught napping as Futeran dives in and scores a takedown. Niaz manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niaz.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Futeran circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Futeran, which made it look bad.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Niaz.
Futeran lands a jab.
Futeran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Futeran throws a chopping leg kick but Niaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Niaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niaz closes the distance but Futeran moves to the side
letting Futeran counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Futeran as Niaz shoots in.#T1#
Futeran misses with a double jab #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Niaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Futeran dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niaz is trying to keep Futeran in close. #SUB#
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Futeran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Futeran defends well.
Futeran postures up in Niaz's guard and throws a big left but Niaz blocks it.
Joseph Futeran has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Futeran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Futeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Futeran cracks Niaz with a solid left hand.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Futeran throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Futeran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Futeran pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage.
Futeran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt - Futeran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Futeran takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niaz.
Futeran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Futeran misses with a series of wild punches.
Futeran misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Futeran misses. #T1#
Futeran throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Futeran is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but Futeran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage.
Niaz trying to control the action but Futeran is working from the bottom.
Futeran gets full guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futeran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Futeran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Niaz counters with a single leg into guard. Futeran didn't expect that.
Niaz passes Futeran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Futeran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Futeran is trying to control but can't.
Futeran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Futeran.
Futeran pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Futeran.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Futeran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Niaz avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Niaz shoots in for a double leg but Futeran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Futeran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niaz with a body shot.
Niaz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niaz swings for the body but Futeran moves out of range.
Niaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futeran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niaz thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Niaz misses with a kick to the body.
Niaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Futeran 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Futeran!

After winning the bout, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Floyd wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Floyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Floyd. #TD2#
Floyd successfully pulls guard.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowalski is stalling in the full guard.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Floyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Floyd has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Floyd working a defensive guard here.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski is working Floyd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kowalski is in close to Floyd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Floyd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Floyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Floyd has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Floyd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kowalski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Floyd has tightened it up now! Kowalski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Floyd!
Our winner, Joshua Floyd, 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: Bellicose 130 - Prospects 11     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Koromos misses with a looping left.
Koromos throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Koromos lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Koromos counters with a good low kick that Volkov was not able to check.
Koromos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koromos throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
And Volkov counters with a quick kick to the body but Koromos blocks it.
Koromos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Koromos closes the distance and clinches.
Koromos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volkov up against the cage.#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koromos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Koromos backs away, Volkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Koromos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Volkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koromos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Koromos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koromos throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koromos misses with a wild combination.
Koromos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Volkov slips under a jab from Koromos.
Koromos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volkov throws the left hand but Koromos avoids the punch easily.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Koromos. #T2#
Koromos throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like John Koromos has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koromos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Koromos.
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!
Volkov scores with a jab.#ROC#Koromos is rocked!
BAM! Volkov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Koromos like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Nikolai Volkov!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 120     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Dog finds it's target.
Barnes swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Dog with a nice calf kick.
Dog slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Barnes is looking to wear down Dog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Dog stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes 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.
Barnes moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dog prevents a body shot from Barnes. #T2#
Dog pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Dog.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. #BC2#
Dog breaks from the clinch.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Dog jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Dog checks it.
Dog lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog jabs at Barnes's body.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Dog saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog checks a leg kick nicely.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Dog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dog.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Dog's legs.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dog.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dog.
Dog avoids the body shot from Barnes. #CL2#
Dog clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Yard Dog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.#CL2#
Dog rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dog.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dog throws an elbow but misses.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Dog. #BC2#
Dog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Barnes backs off Dog throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick lands for Dog.
Barnes slips under a jab.
A big right from Dog misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
Dog misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Dog connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Dog misses.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Dog moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Dog throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.#T3#
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dog just manages to avoid it.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Dog takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes digs a good hook to Dog's body.
Dog swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range. #T4#
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Dog is blocking nicely.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Dog.
Dog prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Dog blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Dog.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes keeps control of Dog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junk Yard Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dog.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Dog saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dog throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dog looks to throw a body kick
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Dog connects with a body shot.
Dog looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ugo Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dog.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a two punch combo.
Dog moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Dog.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Dog checks it
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Dog has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dog avoids it.#T2#
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dog working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes tries to stall but Dog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dog works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog.
Dog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dog rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Dog tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Barnes. #T3#
Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Ugo Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Junk Yard Dog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog wants to clinch.#T4#
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Dog shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dog lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog misses the jab.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dog sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Dog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Dog.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dog.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junk Yard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junk Yard Dog!

A victorious Junk Yard Dog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton     
Date:   Jul 27, 2022
#R1#
Bianchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Shithouse cracks Bianchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bianchi throws a leg kick which misses Shithouse's front leg but catches the back leg as Shithouse tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bianchi!
Bianchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shithouse tries a quick counter leg kick but Bianchi is wise to it.
Bianchi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bianchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shithouse.
Bianchi misses with a kick to the body.
Shithouse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shithouse 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.
Shithouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bianchi checks a low kick from Shithouse.#TD#
Bianchi scores with a takedown into Shithouse's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shithouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bianchi is pushing down on Shithouse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shithouse is fighting to maintain full guard but Bianchi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bianchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shithouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bianchi.
Bianchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shithouse!
Bianchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bianchi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shithouse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bianchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bianchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Bianchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bianchi is thwarting Shithouse's attempts to control the position.
Bianchi is trying to control. Shithouse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bianchi seems to be looking for submissions.
Bianchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shithouse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Shithouse keeping hold of Bianchi's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Shithouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bianchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shithouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bianchi.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bianchi in particular looking to stall.
Shithouse tries to get to full guard but Bianchi has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bianchi is looking to take a break and control but Shithouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shithouse has hold of Bianchi's hands but Bianchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bianchi is stalling here. Shithouse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bianchi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shithouse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shithouse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bianchi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bianchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bianchi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bianchi misses with a head kick.
Bianchi lands with a hook. Shithouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bianchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shithouse has time to react.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Shithouse moves out of range.
Bianchi checks a leg kick.
Shithouse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bianchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shithouse checks a low kick from Bianchi.
Shithouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Shithouse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bianchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi works over Shithouse with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB#
Bianchi drops back looking for a leg! Shithouse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shithouse manages to kick Bianchi off! Bianchi jumps back into Shithouse's guard.
We've been hearing that Bianchi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shithouse keeping full guard, as Bianchi tries to pass.
Shithouse trying to keep a closed guard but Bianchi is proving a slippery customer.
Bianchi wants to control from the top but Shithouse keeps moving.
Shithouse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shithouse is pulling down on Bianchi's head. It's preventing any offense from Bianchi, at least for the moment.
Bianchi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shithouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shithouse can do to turn this around?
Bianchi wants to control from the top but Shithouse keeps moving.
Shithouse wants to sweep but no luck.
Shithouse working a defensive guard here.
Bianchi wants to control from the top but Shithouse keeps moving.
Shithouse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shithouse connects with a nice looking jab.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shithouse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bianchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shithouse slaps away a takedown attempt from Bianchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bianchi backing away here, and Shithouse unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shithouse misses the target.
Shithouse misses with a straight right.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shithouse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bianchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shithouse.
Bianchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Shithouse misses with a hook.
Bianchi tries to clinch up.
Shithouse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bianchi staying out of range there.
Bianchi feinted with a counter takedown.
Bianchi misses with a looping left.
Bianchi shoots for a takedown but Shithouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Shithouse responds with a good body kick, but Bianchi manages to step out the way in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brick Shithouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shithouse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shithouse misses with a hook.#CL#
Bianchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shithouse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shithouse lands a shoulder strike.
Bianchi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Bianchi has hold of one of Shithouse's legs. Shithouse is fighting the takedown attempt but Bianchi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bianchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bianchi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shithouse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Shithouse counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
Bianchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Shithouse has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bianchi is on him like a limpet, forcing Shithouse back against the cage.
Bianchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bianchi tries a body shot but Shithouse blocks it.
Shithouse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bianchi lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shithouse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shithouse working Bianchi over with knees to the body.
Shithouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shithouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bianchi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Shithouse manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Shithouse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Shithouse swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi delivers a nice body kick.
Bianchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Bianchi lands but Shithouse takes it in his stride.
Bianchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Shithouse tries to sprawl out of it but Bianchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shithouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shithouse feints a counter leg kick.
No luck for Bianchi with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Bianchi gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Shithouse explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bianchi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shithouse throws a wild body kick that Bianchi sees coming a mile off.
Bianchi slips under a jab from Shithouse.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Shithouse throws a body punch but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shithouse sprawls and moves away.
Brick Shithouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bianchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bianchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Bianchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shithouse throws out a leg kick but Bianchi moves out of range and Shithouse only half commits.
Bianchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shithouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bianchi.
Shithouse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shithouse connects with a body shot that sends Bianchi's belly button to the back.
Shithouse misses the shot to the body.
Bianchi tries to counter with a takedown but Shithouse is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Bianchi with the inside leg kick.
Bianchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shithouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shithouse blocks a head kick by Bianchi.
Shithouse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Bianchi lands but Shithouse takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bianchi moves out of range of the body kick from Shithouse.
Bianchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shithouse misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws a hook but Shithouse avoids it easily.
Bianchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bianchi.
Bianchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shithouse. Shithouse obviously looking to wear him down.
Bianchi scores with a head kick.
Shithouse avoids the head kick by Bianchi.
A countering left hand to the body from Shithouse misses.
Lorenzo Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bianchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Shithouse.
Bianchi attempts a counter takedown but Shithouse avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Bianchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
Bianchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shithouse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bianchi has time to react.
Shithouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bianchi is just out of range.
A head kick by Bianchi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bianchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shithouse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bianchi darts in trying to clinch
and Shithouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bianchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bianchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Shithouse.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Shithouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bianchi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bianchi!

A relieved looking Lorenzo Bianchi 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: Bellicose 124     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Tarantino stuns Colchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colchester 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Colchester, which made it look bad.
Tarantino avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Tarantino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Colchester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarantino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colchester wants to control but Tarantino is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colchester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Tarantino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colchester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colchester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tarantino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Colchester taking some punishment here, with Tarantino in his half guard.
Tarantino wants to pass to mount but Colchester is defending the position.
Colchester tries to get to full guard but Tarantino has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Tarantino.
Colchester wants to get back to full guard but Tarantino has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colchester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tarantino wants to control the pace but Colchester is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Colchester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarantino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Colchester is working to get back to half guard.
Tarantino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarantino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Colchester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarantino with shots to the head and body - Colchester looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarantino fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Colchester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tarantino lands with some strikes.#ROC#Colchester is rocked!#T3#
Tarantino scoring with strikes but Colchester is staying in there.
Colchester is still in real trouble! Can Tarantino finish him?
Tarantino unloading with bombs!
Tarantino lands with some strikes.
Colchester tries to reverse the position but Tarantino maintains control.
Tarantino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tarantino postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Colchester bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tarantino and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scottie Tarantino!
A very excited looking Scottie Tarantino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bellicose 123     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snuka.
Nice body punch from Vinicius.
Vinicius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vinicius.
Snuka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinicius counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinicius slips a jab and a cross from Snuka.
Vinicius swats away the attempt to clinch by Snuka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vinicius.#CUT#It looks like Marcus Vinicius has been cut.#T1#
Snuka tries to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinicius slips a jab and a cross from Snuka.
Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinicius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Vinicius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snuka moves forwards but Vinicius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinicius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snuka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinicius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinicius throws a leg kick that misses.
Vinicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinicius gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Vinicius throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snuka misses with an uppercut
and Snuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinicius keeps the fight on the outside.
Vinicius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snuka darts in trying to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a nice uppercut.
Snuka throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Snuka looks to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Vinicius misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Snuka. That snapped Vinicius's head back.
Snuka misses with an uppercut. Vinicius saw that one coming.
Vinicius misses the body punch
and Snuka counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Vinicius.
Snuka scores with a nice right hand.
Snuka tries to land a body kick
letting Vinicius counter with a right hand. #T4#
Snuka lands a head kick. Vinicius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vinicius throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Vinicius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Vinicius.
Snuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinicius.
Vinicius is looking for the big counter here.
Vinicius slips a straight right by Snuka.
A countering left hand to the body from Vinicius misses.
Vinicius swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius's cut.
That's time! Snuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vinicius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snuka moves away.
A head kick from Snuka lands but Vinicius takes it in his stride.
Snuka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snuka is looking to clinch but Vinicius is avoiding it.
Vinicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snuka.
Despite the aggression on Vinicius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snuka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vinicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinicius throws a series of punches but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinicius. Snuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snuka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marcus Vinicius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snuka takes one to the chin there.
Snuka misses with a left hand
and Vinicius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snuka misses with a left hand
and Vinicius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snuka lands with a slapping head kick.
Vinicius misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Vinicius.
Vinicius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snuka is looking to chop away at Vinicius's legs. #T2#
Snuka throws a right hand that misses
and Vinicius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snuka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vinicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snuka connects with the punch.
Vinicius lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinicius ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.
Snuka throws a low kick but Vinicius moves out of range easily.
Vinicius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinicius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snuka to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Marcus Vinicius's cut even more.
Marcus Vinicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Snuka fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinicius throws a counter combo.
Snuka misses with a head kick.
Snuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snuka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snuka connects with a jab.
Vinicius throws a series of punches but Snuka avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Vinicius. Those never looked like landing.
Snuka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Snuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinicius throws a counter combo.
Vinicius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snuka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vinicius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snuka thinking.
A low kick from Snuka misses
and Vinicius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Snuka moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinicius tries to break free but Snuka pushes him back against the cage.
Snuka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vinicius blocks a body shot from Snuka.
Snuka tries a body shot but Vinicius blocks it.
Snuka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Snuka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius's cut.
That's time! Snuka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Snuka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snuka throws the left hand but Vinicius avoids the punch easily.
Snuka throws a sloppy head kick and Vinicius moves out of range easily.
As Snuka backs off Vinicius throws a huge counter combo but Snuka manages to avoid it all.
Snuka wants to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snuka.
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinicius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Vinicius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vinicius.
Some wild striking there from Vinicius.
Vinicius checks a leg kick.
Vinicius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snuka throws out a loose jab but Vinicius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snuka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinicius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimmy Snuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Snuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Vinicius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Vinicius.
Snuka connects with a leg kick.
Snuka misses with a kick to the body
and Vinicius counters with a straight right hand.
Snuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka throws out a loose jab but Vinicius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinicius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snuka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vinicius counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Vinicius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vinicius duly obliges.
Vinicius jabs at Snuka's body.
Vinicius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snuka's hands.
Snuka tries to clinch but Vinicius moves away
and Vinicius counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinicius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snuka misses with a two punch combination.
Vinicius looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snuka throws a head kick that misses
enabling Vinicius to counter with a crisp jab.
Snuka walks into a straight right hand from Vinicius.#T4#
A punch combination from Vinicius misses.
Vinicius blocks the body kick.
Vinicius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snuka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinicius walks into a stiff left hand from Snuka.
Snuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinicius moves away.
Snuka misses with a body shot.
Vinicius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snuka.
Vinicius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snuka throws a leg kick
and Vinicius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinicius 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vinicius!

Marcus Vinicius took some time post fight to say the following; 'Too weak, get some muscles to don't get controlled asshole! HAIL SATAN! GIVE ME A TITLE SHOT'.
The defeated Jimmy Snuka had this to say: 'great fake wrestler, lousy mma fighter.'.

 

Event: DMMA 124 Seppo vs Account 3     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Glover lands a high kick!
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a left hand
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Glover misses.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a looping left.
Glover throws a hook but Masunwendinghamar avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Masunwendinghamar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masunwendinghamar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover with the counter takedown but Masunwendinghamar avoids it easily.
Glover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masunwendinghamar.
Glover unleashes a big counter combination but Masunwendinghamar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover connects with the punch.
Masunwendinghamar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Glover blocks a jab.
Masunwendinghamar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masunwendinghamar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glover.
Glover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masunwendinghamar is refusing to be controlled, as Glover sits in half guard.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand up here but Glover is controlling him well.
Glover throwing shots but Masunwendinghamar is blocking nicely.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masunwendinghamar is in trouble now - Glover has advanced to mount!
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
Masunwendinghamar taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glover cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Glover is landing with some decent strikes but Masunwendinghamar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Glover working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masunwendinghamar really wants to buck Glover off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Glover with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Glover is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Masunwendinghamar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Masunwendinghamar!
Glover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glover 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.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand but Glover is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Glover seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masunwendinghamar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand and escape but instead Glover has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Masunwendinghamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Glover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Glover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Glover lands a couple of digs.
Glover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Glover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masunwendinghamar wants to stand and escape but Glover is having none of it.
Masunwendinghamar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glover throws a big elbow that misses.
Glover stops Masunwendinghamar from standing up.
Glover with a nice head shot there.
Glover throwing strikes from guard but Masunwendinghamar blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Glover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Glover looks to land a combination but Masunwendinghamar avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glover connects with a body shot.
A big left from Masunwendinghamar misses.
Glover with the counter takedown but Masunwendinghamar avoids it easily.
Masunwendinghamar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a jab. Glover acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Masunwendinghamar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masunwendinghamar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glover on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Good standup being displayed there by Glover as he connects with a hook.
Masunwendinghamar tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masunwendinghamar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Glover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masunwendinghamar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Glover is in Masunwendinghamar's guard.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glover lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Glover tries to free his leg and advance position but Masunwendinghamar is retaining full guard.
Glover passes into half guard.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
Glover is taking a breather. Masunwendinghamar 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.
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Glover drops an elbow to the side of Masunwendinghamar's head.
Glover stops Masunwendinghamar from getting back to his feet.
Glover is nestled in close to Masunwendinghamar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Glover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glover is nestled in close to Masunwendinghamar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand back up but Glover is controlling him
Glover is nestled in close to Masunwendinghamar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masunwendinghamar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover wants to take a breather but Masunwendinghamar is having none of it.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Masunwendinghamar's hands, connecting with Masunwendinghamar's forehead.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Masunwendinghamar's hands, connecting with Masunwendinghamar's forehead.
Glover is taking a breather. Masunwendinghamar 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.
Glover drops an elbow to the side of Masunwendinghamar's head.
Dick Glover has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
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. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Masunwendinghamar's temple.
Glover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Glover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Glover is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand.
Glover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masunwendinghamar is looking to escape.
Glover winds up and cracks Masunwendinghamar with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Glover throwing shots but Masunwendinghamar is blocking nicely.
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. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Masunwendinghamar's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Glover lands a nice short elbow.
Masunwendinghamar is looking to get back to is feet but Glover passes into side control.
Masunwendinghamar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Glover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Glover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet but Glover drags him back down.
Glover lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#Masunwendinghamar is rocked!
Glover cracks Masunwendinghamar with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Glover immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Masunwendinghamar is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Glover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover!
Dick Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Nfld 21     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Ron Austin has been cut.
Peterson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scully Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
Austin fails to land the takedown.
Peterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Austin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Peterson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterson is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Peterson circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
Austin with a poor takedown
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Austin moves his leg out of the way.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by Peterson.#T1#
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD#
Peterson catches Austin napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Austin to the canvas!
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson cracks Austin with a solid left hand.
Peterson stays in close to Austin's body and controls the position.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Austin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peterson escapes and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Austin looks winded!
A lull in the action here.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Peterson scoring with punches from side control.
Austin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peterson is working Austin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Peterson scoring with punches from side control.
Peterson lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Austin is rocked!
Peterson grinds an elbow into Austin's temple.
Austin is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Austin is letting Peterson control him for a moment.
Peterson 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.
Peterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peterson lands a huge shot from side control! Austin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scully Peterson!
An out of breath Scully Peterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights III     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Valdez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdez.
Valdez is in close to Lvavatai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai 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.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lvavatai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valdez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lvavatai has tightened it up now! Valdez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'.

 

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1##TD#
Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jalbert did well to prevent Drake getting side control.

Jalbert kicks off Drake and gets to his feet. #TD#
Drake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jalbert's legs.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jalbert is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Drake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jalbert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drake punching from mount but Jalbert doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jalbert in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jalbert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Drake sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Drake 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.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Jalbert is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drake raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drake trying to control but Jalbert is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Jalbert is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jalbert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalbert is in a horrible position here. Drake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Drake connects with a bit shot that sees Jalbert covering up! More strikes from Drake and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drake is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Drake!

 

Event: Bellicose 121     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Mfer misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder throws a combination. Mfer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Pate Mfer has been cut.
Mfer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Nice shot by Wilder.
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!
Wilder throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Wilder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilder.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer throws out a powerful jab.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Wilder swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Wilder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mfer eats them both and turns towards Wilder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Wilder counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Mfer takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Mfer throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Mfer steps away.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Wilder feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a slapping head kick.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer cracks Wilder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer works over Wilder's head and body with a nice combination.
Mfer scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer feints a jab promting Wilder to slip. Mfer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Titus Wilder has been cut.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Titus Wilder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titus Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder with the inside leg kick.
Mfer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilder checks the leg kick.
Mfer misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilder.#T1#
Wilder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilder moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mfer backs off Wilder throws a huge counter combo but Mfer manages to avoid it all.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Wilder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder scores with a leg kick.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder lands a two punch combo.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mfer throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.#T3#
Mfer throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Mfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer lands a jab.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilder.
Jab by Mfer.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses the jab.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
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 Pate Mfer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wilder slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Wilder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer backing away here, and Wilder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wilder misses with a leg kick.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Wilder
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Mfer misses
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer cracks Wilder with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilder is looking for the big counter here.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Mfer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder counters with a left and a right that stings Mfer.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Wilder tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
A left and a right from Wilder both land. Nice combination.
Mfer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder. #T3#
Wilder throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilder at a distance.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer jabs at Wilder's body.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Wilder counters with a body kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Mfer wants to slow Wilder down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Mfer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder misses with the combination.
Wilder thumps Mfer with a low kick.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Wilder jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pate Mfer.
Well Mfer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Mfer!

Pate Mfer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2     
Date:   Jul 15, 2022
#R1#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes misses with a body punch #TD#
and Futeran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blaydes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaydes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes is looking for a sweep. Futeran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control but Blaydes is keeping him busy.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran is trying to control. Blaydes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Futeran not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Blaydes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!
Even with his hooks in, Blaydes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blaydes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Futeran is in bad spot here.
Futeran avoids the strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes lands a shot to the head.
Blaydes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Blaydes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blaydes keeps control of the position as Futeran tries to break free.
I would not like to be Futeran right now.
Blaydes is trying to stick to Futeran's back but Futeran is turning into Blaydes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blaydes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Futeran.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Futeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Futeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaydes's head.#T3#
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaydes managing to control the position.
Futeran preventing the sweep.
Futeran chips away with some ground and pound.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes is controlling Futeran's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futeran postures up. #T4#
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaydes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Blaydes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Blaydes has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
Futeran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Futeran moves into full mount! Blaydes won't be happy about that!
Futeran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Futeran dominating with strikes here.
Futeran with shots to the head and body - Blaydes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Futeran with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran 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#
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Futeran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Futeran is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Futeran scores with a jab. Blaydes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Blaydes gets a clinch.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Futeran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Blaydes tries a body shot but Futeran blocks it.
I was talking to Futeran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Futeran lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Futeran.
A short right from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran lands an elbow that stopped Blaydes in his tracks for a moment.
Futeran tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Futeran back against the cage.
Futeran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Blaydes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Futeran backwards.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaydes.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Futeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes presses Futeran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaydes scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Futeran.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Futeran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Blaydes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Futeran scrambles back to his feet.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Futeran misses with a jab to the body
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes stuns Futeran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Futeran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Futeran misses its target.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Blaydes wants to clinch up but Futeran keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Futeran misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Futeran doesn't seem bothered though.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Futeran blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaydes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futeran. Futeran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futeran with a jab.
Futeran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Futeran throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Futeran throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Futeran's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Futeran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaydes pinned against the cage. Blaydes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaydes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Futeran closes the distance and clinches up with Blaydes, looking for a takedown. Futeran pushes Blaydes against the cage but Blaydes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Futeran.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Futeran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Futeran throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Futeran lands with a hook. Blaydes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Futeran in his tracks.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Futeran avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Futeran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blaydes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Futeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes gets through Futeran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Blaydes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes tries a quick counter leg kick but Futeran is wise to it.
Futeran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Blaydes.
Donk. Blaydes catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran misses with a looping right.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.#T1#
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futeran tries to bum rush Blaydes with a series of wild strikes but Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Futeran misses the jab.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Futeran moves away.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Futeran shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaydes tries to sprawl out of it but Futeran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaydes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Futeran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Futeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blaydes misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blaydes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
Futeran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaydes swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Futeran circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaydes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes the leg kick and cracks Futeran in the body.
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Futeran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaydes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes throws a hook but Futeran avoids it easily.#T3#
Futeran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Futeran has time to react.
Futeran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes is looking to clinch but Futeran is avoiding it.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran looks for a takedown but Blaydes sprawls well.
Blaydes throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes tests Futeran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Futeran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Blaydes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Futeran in a clinch.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes pushes Futeran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Futeran fails to land.
Blaydes tries to work over Futeran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!

A victorious Oscar Blaydes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2     
Date:   Jul 15, 2022
#R1#
Puno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Floyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puno scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Floyd tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches up with Puno, looking for a takedown. Floyd pushes Puno against the cage but Puno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Floyd does no damage.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Floyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Floyd backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Floyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Floyd scrambles back to his feet.
Puno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Floyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puno tries to avoid it but Floyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puno to the ground. Puno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Floyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Floyd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Floyd showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Floyd is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Puno as he works his way to full guard. #T1#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Floyd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Floyd stands up over Puno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Floyd is looking for a triangle here but Puno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Floyd prevents Puno from improving position.
Floyd tries to improve position but can't.
Floyd looks to move to half guard but instead Puno has passed into mount! Damn!
Puno prevents Floyd from getting the reversal.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Floyd is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Puno avoids the attempt from Floyd to control.
Floyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd is working hard here to advance position.
Floyd wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Floyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Puno controlling from mount.
Floyd working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adan Puno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Floyd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno slips under a jab.
Joshua Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floyd goes for a double leg but Puno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puno continues to drive forward.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Floyd's elbow.
Puno misses with a knee to the head.
Floyd prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Puno smiles and moves away.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Floyd slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd scores with a head kick.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puno.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Floyd has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Floyd throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Floyd blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Puno slams his shin into Floyd's torso.
Puno works Floyd's body with a nice hook.
Puno throws a jab when Floyd was well out of range.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Floyd connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Floyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno thumps Floyd with a low kick.
Puno scores with a hook.
Floyd throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno moves forwards but Floyd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adan Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Floyd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Floyd there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd misses with a straight left.
Floyd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puno backs up against the cage.
Puno swinging wildly here.
Floyd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Puno as Floyd shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd looks to throw a body kick
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Puno cracks Floyd with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Floyd looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him? #ROC2#Floyd is rocked!
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Floyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Floyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Floyd seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Floyd.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Puno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Floyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floyd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Floyd looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range. #T3#
Puno throws a leg kick but Floyd sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Floyd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Floyd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puno throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Adan Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno slaps away a takedown attempt from Floyd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floyd. That did some damage!
Puno thumps Floyd with a low kick.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Floyd moves out of range of the body kick.
Floyd shoots in but Puno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puno throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Floyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floyd looking to stall.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno is leaning against Floyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Puno misses with a hook. Floyd ducked under it nicely.
Floyd tries to counter with a takedown but Puno is quick to defend against it.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Floyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floyd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd misses with a leg kick.
Floyd throws a body kick that misses
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Floyd moves away.
Floyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puno defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Puno lands a big right hand that sends Floyd crashing to the mat! Puno stays standing though and waves Floyd back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Puno lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Floyd - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Puno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
A relieved looking Adan Puno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: ENIGMA 114     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Dog misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang feints a counter leg kick.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Lutang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Dog's legs.
Dog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
Lutang misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lutang throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Dog has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lutang.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lutang thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lutang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Lutang pushes Dog away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Dog throws a leg kick but Lutang checks it.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Lutang.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Dog slips a straight right by Lutang.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lutang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang delivers a nice body kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Dog is looking for a counter combo.
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Lutang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Lutang throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lutang throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
As Lutang looks to move away, Dog throws a big counter combo but Lutang just gets out of the way.
Dog throws out a powerful jab.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Lutang slips a straight right by Dog.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Dog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang delivers a nice body kick.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Dog has Lutang up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Lutang.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Dog works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sun Lutang 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#
Lutang cracks Dog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
A solid body kick from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Lutang works the jab nicely.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Lutang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Lutang counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dog.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids 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 big right from Lutang misses.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lutang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Dog.
Lutang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog blocks the leg kick.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog staying out of range there.
Good work by Dog as he checks the leg kick.
Dog scores with a nice strike.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutang digs a good hook to Dog's body.
Lutang throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Lutang feints a counter leg kick.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Dog throws a wild body kick that Lutang sees coming a mile off.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Lutang moves out of range of the body kick from Dog.
A countering left hand to the body from Lutang misses.
Lutang misses with a leg kick.
Lutang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lutang counters with a good low kick that Dog was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutang. #T3#
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog is looking to clinch but Lutang is avoiding it.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid body kick from Lutang. #T4#
Dog slips a straight right by Lutang.
Dog thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Lutang checks it.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Lutang slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutang lands a front kick.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dog slips under a jab from Lutang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Lutang catches Dog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Good work by Dog as he checks the leg kick.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Dog checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutang.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.#T1#
Dog looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Lutang thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.#CL#
Dog gets a clinch.
Lutang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lutang manages to break the clinch.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junk Yard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Dog clinches up against the cage.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog looking to stall.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lutang is trying to maintain a safe position but Dog gets an underhook and turns Lutang into the cage.#BC#
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog backing away here, and Lutang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Lutang holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dog.
A short right from Dog.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Lutang's head.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lutang. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Lutang ducks right into an uppercut from Dog. #T4#
Lutang lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lutang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Dog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog's knee momentarily.
Dog swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dog misses with a low kick.
A big right from Dog misses.
Dog throws a chopping leg kick but Lutang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Lutang.
I've got Lutang 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A victorious Sun Lutang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 442: Enchďż˝rya VS King     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Bozic lands a jab.
Bozic connects with the punch.
Bozic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bibi. That snapped Bozic's head back.
We've been told by Bibi's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozic throws a push kick but Bibi slaps the foot to one side.
Bibi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bibi tries for a takedown but Bozic circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bozic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bozic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bibi shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Bibi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bibi scores with a body shot.
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!
Bozic moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozic stuns Bibi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bozic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bozic lands with a cross.
Bozic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bibi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bibi.
Bozic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bibi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bibi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bozic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bibi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bibi 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.
Bibi wants to control from the top but Bozic keeps moving.
Bozic looking for a sweep. Not yet Bozic, not yet.
Bibi is in close to Bozic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bibi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bibi throws a big right hand that misses.
Bibi stands up over Bozic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bibi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bibi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bibi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bozic looking to control. #T2#
Bibi throws a big right hand that misses.
Bibi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bibi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bibi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bibi is working Bozic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bibi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bibi landing with the ground and pound.
Bibi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bozic is retaining full guard.
Bibi trying to control but Bozic is working from the bottom.
Bibi works over Bozic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bibi throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Bibi postures up in Bozic's guard and throws a big left but Bozic blocks it. #T3#
Bibi postures up in Bozic's guard and throws a big left but Bozic blocks it.
Bibi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bibi lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bozic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bibi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bibi landing with the ground and pound.
Bibi advances to half guard.
Bibi wants to control but Bozic is keeping him busy.
Bibi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bibi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bibi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bibi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Bibi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bibi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bozic keeps working.
Bibi working Bozic over with strikes. #ROC#Bozic is rocked!
Bibi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bozic is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bibi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bozic from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bibi! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bibi!
Chris Bibi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Predrag Bozic spoke after the fight, saying 'like Arnold in Terminator- I'll be back.'.

 

Event: Bellicose 118     
Date:   Jul 08, 2022
#R1#
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milfort.
Jake Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milfort jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milfort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Milfort avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Milfort's head.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Milfort takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Milfort throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts lands a nice shot that snaps Milfort's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Milfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts jabs at Milfort's body.#CL#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Milfort in a clinch.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Milfort.
Milfort taking a breather.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Milfort misses with a body punch.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Milfort controls his hands.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Milfort.
Milfort blocking some punches.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Roberts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roberts trying to stall but Milfort improves his position.
Milfort lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roberts or not.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Milfort avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
Milfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milfort misses with some punches.
Milfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roberts tries a body shot but Milfort blocks it. #BC#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Milfort misses.
Roberts throws a big counter combination but Milfort scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roberts throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Milfort works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milfort swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.#T2#
Milfort lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Milfort misses.
Roberts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milfort throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts thumps Milfort with a low kick.
Milfort slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Milfort checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Milfort moves out of range easily.
Milfort throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts 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.
Milfort 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milfort striking off his back but it's not causing Roberts any problems.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts preventing the sweep. #T3#
Milfort managing to control the position.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Milfort is retaining full guard.
Milfort throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roberts is trying to control. Milfort wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Milfort is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milfort sees it coming and defends easily.
Milfort desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Milfort is defending the position.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Milfort dodges it nicely.
Roberts trying to mount his opponent but Milfort defends it.
Milfort has his hands clasped together around Roberts's back. He's all about the action.
Milfort manages to get to full guard.
Roberts prevents Milfort from getting back to his feet.
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 Jake Roberts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Milfort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Milfort moves out of range.
Milfort moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milfort moves out of range as Roberts throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Antoine Milfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milfort lands the left hand.
Roberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roberts lands a nice looking body kick.
Milfort scores with a punch to the head.
Milfort moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milfort ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Roberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Milfort moves out of range of the leg kick from Roberts.#T1#
Milfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts throws a head kick that Milfort semi-blocks.
Donk. Milfort catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milfort lands a nice looking body shot.
Milfort has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milfort.
A nice leg kick from Roberts, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milfort connects with a body shot that sends Roberts's belly button to the back.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milfort.
Milfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Milfort saw that one coming.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberts moves out of range as Milfort strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milfort throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Roberts pushes Milfort away with a front kick.#T2#
Roberts needs to keep his hands up - Milfort had a free shot at his head there.
Milfort misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Milfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Milfort avoids them all with ease.
Milfort let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Roberts.
Milfort 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.
Milfort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milfort.
As Milfort backs away, Roberts returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Milfort misses with a looping right.
Milfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Milfort throws a low kick but Roberts moves out of range easily.
Milfort throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Milfort swinging wildly here.
A big left from Milfort misses.
A low kick lands for Roberts. #T3#
Milfort moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts staying out of range there.
Milfort tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milfort throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Milfort misses with a leg kick.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milfort.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roberts throws a head kick but Milfort moves out of range.
Roberts walks into a left hand.
Milfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Milfort tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Milfort misses.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Milfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Milfort avoids it well and moves away.
Milfort pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roberts is out of range and Milfort settles back down.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Milfort throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milfort looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Milfort manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milfort throws out the jab.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Milfort with a nice cross.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Milfort's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Roberts.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Milfort was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antoine Milfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts slips under a jab.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Milfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milfort fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Milfort throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Milfort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts is looking to chop away at Milfort's legs.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts slips under a jab from Milfort.
Roberts staying out of range there.
Milfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Milfort backs away, Roberts returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roberts throws out a leg kick but Milfort moves out of range and Roberts only half commits.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milfort on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milfort.
Roberts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milfort in his tracks.
Milfort swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Milfort feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberts avoids the body shot from Milfort.
A swing and a miss from Milfort.
Milfort scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milfort.
Milfort with a nice cross.
Milfort listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Milfort looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Milfort scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Milfort throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Milfort lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts lands a leg kick that knocks Milfort off balance momentarily.
Milfort cracks Roberts with a good jab.#ROC2#Roberts is rocked!
Milfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Milfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand
and Milfort counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Milfort.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Milfort, as that shot connected.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts moves forwards but Milfort connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Milfort moves out of range easily.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milfort moves away.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Milfort throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Milfort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milfort.
Milfort lands the left hand.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milfort.
A big right from Milfort misses.
Roberts scores with a hook.
Milfort throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Milfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Milfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts moves out of range as Milfort strikes.
Milfort works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Milfort misses.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Milfort.
Roberts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Milfort scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milfort's corner calls for a 1-2. Milfort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Milfort.
Milfort misses with a hook.
Roberts tried to score with a low kick but Milfort checks it.
Milfort blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Milfort lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Good shot there by Roberts.
Milfort scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Milfort misses.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Milfort lands a lovely overhand right.
Milfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milfort looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Antoine Milfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milfort connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Antoine Milfort!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Antoine Milfort!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Antoine Milfort!

Antoine Milfort wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Antoine Milfort thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg     
Date:   Jul 06, 2022
#R1#
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Bianchi loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.
Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bianchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortythree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bianchi looks to clinch
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bianchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bianchi lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bianchi misses with a looping right.
Fortythree swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bianchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bianchi's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bianchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bianchi misses with a hook
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bianchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree 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.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Bianchi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bianchi moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Bianchi.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Bianchi's head but Bianchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bianchi shoots in but Fortythree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
Bianchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortythree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bianchi on the side of the head.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Fortythree swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortythree misses the target.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Fortythree moves into the clinch successfully.
Fortythree gets through Bianchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree. #T2#
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bianchi has Fortythree pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortythree manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Fortythree. #TD#
Fortythree ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fortythree no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bianchi has gone for a leg lock! Fortythree slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bianchi's guard.#REVR#
Bianchi looking to control. #SUB2#
Bianchi is looking for a triangle here but Fortythree uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bianchi is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Fortythree content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fortythree tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bianchi's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bianchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bianchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Fortythree controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fortythree makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fortythree.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree is pulling down on Bianchi's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bianchi throws a low kick but Fortythree avoids it.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Fortythree moves out of range.
Bianchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bianchi throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bianchi moves into range and clinches up with Fortythree.
Bianchi tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bianchi can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
Bianchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortythree's elbow.
Fortythree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bianchi to keep the fight standing.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Fortythree tries a body shot but Bianchi blocks it.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Bianchi tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Bianchi back against the cage.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Bianchi misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Fortythree gets control of Bianchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fortythree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Fortythree controlling the position.#T1#
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree wants to stand but Bianchi is controlling the position.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bianchi has gone for a leg lock! Fortythree slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bianchi's guard.#REVR#
Fortythree trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bianchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortythree tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bianchi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fortythree has picked Bianchi up and slammed him! Bianchi can't keep hold of the triangle and Fortythree manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Bianchi tries to bench press Fortythree off him but Fortythree keeps the position.
One Fortythree overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bianchi manages to get back to half guard.
Fortythree trying to mount his opponent but Bianchi defends it.
Fortythree looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fortythree wants to control but Bianchi is keeping him busy. #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.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bianchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianchi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bianchi can do to turn this around?
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Bianchi avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortythree tries to clinch there but Bianchi circles away.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.
Fortythree throwing a counter right hand but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bianchi drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bianchi misses with a leg kick.
One Fortythree is winning the standup battle so far.
Bianchi shoots in and drives through. Fortythree sprawls well.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Bianchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bianchi takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bianchi misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bianchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bianchi punishes Fortythree's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Bianchi's defenses. #T1##CL#
Fortythree takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Bianchi's head.
Fortythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bianchi lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Fortythree gets control of Bianchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fortythree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bianchi wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bianchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortythree is retaining full guard.
Fortythree has his hands on Bianchi's head, controlling the position.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo Bianchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bianchi throws a strike but Fortythree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bianchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortythree trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Bianchi looking to control but Fortythree passes into half guard.
Bianchi is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bianchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bianchi.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bianchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortythree passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fortythree happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bianchi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fortythree's best efforts.
Fortythree seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Fortythree postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bianchi to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortythree. That did some damage!
Fortythree lands a head shot.
Bianchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!

Jumping up and down and very excited, One Fortythree waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
Lorenzo Bianchi spoke after the fight, saying 'ok, i admit it; i suck donkey balls.'.

 

Event: Nfld 20     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peterson slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chung misses the target.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chung backing away here, and Peterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Peterson takes a swing at Chung's ribcage but misses.
Chung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Chung backs off Peterson throws a huge counter combo but Chung manages to avoid it all.
Peterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chung in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung misses with a body shot
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chung 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.
Chung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peterson is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Chung moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chung ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson misses with a body punch
and Chung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chung looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson blocks a leg kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Chung counters by moving into the clinch.
Peterson landing knees to the body.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but Chung blocks with his arms.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Chung is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson trying to land knees to the body.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Chung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peterson.
Chung is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson works Chung's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Peterson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Chung goes down! Can Peterson finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Wang Chung has been cut.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chung's head.#T3#
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Chung has his foot on Peterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Peterson works over Chung with some ground and pound from guard.
Chung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peterson works over Chung with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson distracts Chung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Chung is rocked!
Peterson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chung's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scully Peterson!
An out of breath Scully Peterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Gotch dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Valdez drives through with a takedown into Gotch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gotch pushes down on Valdez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Gotch not doing much here.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdez wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Gotch stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gotch prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Gotch controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch uses his free foot to push down on Valdez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valdez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valdez turns into him and now he's in Gotch's guard.
Gotch controls Valdez momentarily but Valdez frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Gotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Fernando Valdez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gotch gets caught flat footed, as Valdez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fernando Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valdez postures up.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gotch is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valdez rolls with it to try and escape but Gotch cranks on the arm and Valdez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Gotch!
An out of breath Lou Gotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'.

 

Event: GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Bozic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bozic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bozic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wuhan.
Wuhan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bozic.
Nice cross by Wuhan.
Bozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wuhan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bozic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Crunch! Wuhan slams his shin into Bozic's torso.
Wuhan throws the left hand but Bozic avoids the punch easily.
Wuhan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bozic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wuhan moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bozic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Wuhan.
Bozic wants to land a leg kick but Wuhan is out of range.
Wuhan misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bozic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wuhan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BDS in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Wuhan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bozic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wuhan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bozic scores with a head kick. Wuhan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wuhan stuns Bozic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wuhan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Wuhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wuhan misses the shot to the body.
Bozic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wuhan avoids a kick to the body.
Bozic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wuhan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bozic scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Bozic misses
and Wuhan counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuhan lands a head kick! #T2#
Wuhan misses with the combination.
That kick from Bozic tenderised Wuhan's leg. Wuhan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bozic motions for Wuhan to come forward. Bozic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wuhan throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Predrag Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic misses with a few strikes there.
Bozic misses with a low kick as Wuhan jumps back.
Wuhan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Bozic misses.
Wuhan blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Wuhan.
Good work by Wuhan as he checks the leg kick.
Wuhan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wuhan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bozic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wuhan.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bozic.
Bozic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Wuhan's side.
Bozic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wuhan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bozic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wuhan counters with a left and a right that stings Bozic.
Bozic throws a push kick but Wuhan slaps the foot to one side.
Wuhan with a nice cross.
Bozic throws the kick towards the body but Wuhan avoids it.
Wuhan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bozic. Bozic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wuhan blocks the body kick.
Wuhan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bozic just manages to avoid it.
Wuhan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wuhan misses with a wild body shot.
Wuhan keeps Bozic at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Wuhan, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Wuhan throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Wuhan.
Wuhan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wuhan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bozic throws a nice looking combination but Wuhan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bozic misses with a body kick.
Bozic tries to land a front kick but Wuhan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bozic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuhan throws a combination. Bozic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bozic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wuhan will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bozic 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.
Wuhan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bozic throws a right hand that Wuhan ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuhan also avoids with ease.
Wuhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pan Wuhan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bozic moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozic cracks a nice hook into Wuhan's ribs.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozic misses with a head kick.
Wuhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozic.
Bozic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wuhan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bozic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wuhan has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Bozic does it's job there.
Wuhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozic.
Wuhan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bozic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wuhan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic feints a jab promting Wuhan to slip. Bozic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wuhan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wuhan checks a leg kick.
Wuhan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuhan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wuhan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Wuhan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pan Wuhan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wuhan moves out of range as Bozic throws a body kick.
Bozic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wuhan avoids a kick to the body.
Wuhan defending well as Bozic loads up on a big left hand.
And Wuhan counters with a quick kick to the body but Bozic blocks it.
Bozic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuhan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wuhan checks a low kick from Bozic.
Bozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Bozic. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Wuhan misses its target.
Wuhan checks a leg kick nicely.
Wuhan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bozic ducks right into an uppercut from Wuhan.
Bozic misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bozic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuhan checks a low kick from Bozic.
Wuhan throws a nice looking combination but Bozic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Wuhan.
Wuhan thumps Bozic with a low kick.
Bozic ducks under a wild hook from Wuhan.
Wuhan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wuhan throws a right and a left that Bozic avoids nicely.
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuhan is just out of range.
Wuhan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bozic.
Wuhan misses with a hook. Bozic ducked under it nicely.
Wuhan lands a leg kick that knocks Bozic off balance momentarily.
Bozic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wuhan.
Bozic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wuhan checks it well.
Wuhan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Bozic with a jab.
Bozic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuhan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bozic misses with a series of wild punches.
Wuhan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wuhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bozic moves out of range of the body kick from Wuhan.
Bozic throws a head kick but Wuhan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bozic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Wuhan misses the target.
Wuhan moves out of range as Bozic strikes.
Wuhan throws a right and a left that Bozic avoids nicely.
Bozic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wuhan misses with a wild combination.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wuhan half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Wuhan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bozic. That did some damage!
Pan Wuhan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuhan lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuhan ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.
Wuhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuhan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Bozic as he connects with a hook.
Bozic lands a glancing blow to the side of Wuhan's head.
Wuhan throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bozic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Wuhan catches Bozic right on the button with a cross.
Wuhan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bozic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bozic scores with a punch to the head.
Wuhan throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Pan Wuhan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wuhan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wuhan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wuhan misses with a low kick as Bozic jumps back.
Bozic throws a head kick but Wuhan moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bozic.
Bozic connects with a crisp jab.
Wuhan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bozic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wuhan is able to avoid easily.
Wuhan throwing a counter right hand but Bozic manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuhan throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Wuhan - just one landing.
Bozic throws a jab but it's blocked by Wuhan.
Wuhan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bozic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bozic avoids the head kick by Wuhan.
Wuhan scores with a kick to the body.
Bozic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wuhan connects with a body shot.
Bozic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wuhan. That one must have hurt.
Wuhan looks to land a combination but Bozic avoids it well.
Bozic tries to land a body kick
and Wuhan counters with a left to the body.
Bozic 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.
Wuhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wuhan delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wuhan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wuhan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bozic has time to react.
Wuhan blocks the body kick.
It appears Wuhan was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Wuhan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Predrag Bozic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wuhan moves out of range as Bozic throws a body kick.
Wuhan looks for the body kick but Bozic saw that one coming.
Bozic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wuhan misses with a looping right.
Bozic blocks a head kick by Wuhan.
Bozic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wuhan missing with a left hand there. Bozic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bozic looks for the body kick but Wuhan saw that one coming.
Bozic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bozic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuhan.
Wuhan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wuhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuhan blocks the body kick.
Wuhan throws a right hand that Bozic ducks under and follows up with a left that Bozic also avoids with ease.
Bozic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bozic looks to land a body kick but Wuhan moved away.
A clash of legs there as Bozic blocks the low kick.#T3#
Bozic throws a sloppy head kick and Wuhan moves out of range easily.
Bozic throws a body kick that misses
and Wuhan counters with a three punch combo that has Bozic backing up. Bozic nods at Wuhan to acknowledge the strikes.
Bozic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wuhan if he has to take too many more of those.
Bozic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic misses the jab.
Wuhan with a nice calf kick.
Wuhan moves out of range of the body kick.
Bozic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wuhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wuhan misses with a wild combination.
Wuhan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBozic.
Wuhan with the inside leg kick.
Wuhan is looking to chop away at Bozic's legs.
Bozic looks to land a left hand but Wuhan moved out of range nicely.
Wuhan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pan Wuhan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A head kick by Bozic misses
and Wuhan counters with a thumping low kick.
Bozic misses with a body kick.
Wuhan tried to counter with a leg kick but Bozic avoided it.
Wuhan throws out a loose jab but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wuhan throws a body punch but Bozic moves out of range.
Bozic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wuhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bozic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wuhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Wuhan tenderised Bozic's leg. Bozic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wuhan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bozic back to the cage. Wuhan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bozic throws a poor cross that misses
and Wuhan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bozic misses the shot to the body.
Wuhan is looking for a counter combo.
Wuhan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pan Wuhan!

An out of breath Pan Wuhan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Predrag Bozic had this to say: 'like Arnold in Terminator- I'll be back.'.

 

 
 
 
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