Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Alexandria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Alexandria misses #TD#
and Gallahad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gallahad.
Gallahad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gallahad looking to pass the guard.
Alexandria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gallahad trying to hold on to Alexandria's head to control him but Alexandria postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria is keen to just control but Gallahad is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallahad is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandria pulls his head out easily.
Alexandria trying to control from half guard but Gallahad is working away.
Gallahad wants to improve his position but Alexandria is controlling well.
Alexandria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gallahad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gallahad gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Gallahad working for a triangle but Alexandria defends it easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandria advances position into side control!
Gallahad is looking to regain half guard here but Alexandria keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandria controlling the position.
Gallahad wants to control but Alexandria postures up.#T3#
Alexandria working the strikes but Gallahad uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandria pulls his head out easily.
Gallahad wants to get back to full guard.
Gallahad wants to control but Alexandria passes into side.
Gallahad wants to control but Alexandria postures up.
Gallahad prevents Alexandria from improving position.
Gallahad is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Alexandria staying calm.
Gallahad tries to buck Alexandria off but Alexandria is having none of it.
Alexandria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallahad's legs.
Alexandria working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gallahad is looking to reverse the position.
Gallahad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexandria prevents Gallahad from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Origen Alexandria will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gallahad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandria sprawls and moves away.
Gallahad slips a jab from Alexandria.
Gallahad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandria is looking to clinch but Gallahad is avoiding it.
Gallahad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexandria punishes Gallahad's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Gallahad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gallahad trying to control the position but Alexandria is working away. #SUB#
Gallahad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexandria has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gallahad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Gallahad taking a breather here.
Auric Gallahad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gallahad tries for a kimura but Alexandria is defending well.
Alexandria struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gallahad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gallahad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandria keeps working. #SUB#
Gallahad is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alexandria is trying to escape and Gallahad transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alexandria is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gallahad! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Manivong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Manivong tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manivong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
Manivong just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Manivong slips the punch.
It seemed like Manivong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manivong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is trying to hold Manivong in close to prevent damage but Manivong has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Manivong keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Manivong wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manivong is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Manivong is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manivong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manivong. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manivong throws a big right hand that misses.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Manivong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manivong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Manivong in a clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manivong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manivong.
Manivong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Manivong's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manivong's elbow.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Manivong controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
A short left from Manivong. #BC2#
Manivong breaks from the clinch.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Manivong sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maksud Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov misses with a combination
letting Manivong counter with a right hand.
Manivong misses with a hook.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Manivong counters with a crisp one two that drops Magomedov! Manivong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Magomedov to his feet! Magomedov is in big trouble!
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Manivong sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Manivong is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Manivong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manivong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Magomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manivong counters with an inside leg kick.
Manivong tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akuma Manivong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Manivong tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manivong moves away.
Manivong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manivong misses with a looping right.
Manivong looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Manivong slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Manivong throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manivong.
Manivong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manivong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Manivong in a clinch.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manivong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Manivong prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Manivong misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manivong struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##TD#
Magomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedov working Manivong over with strikes.
Manivong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Manivong is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akuma Manivong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manivong at a distance.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Manivong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manivong walks into a left hand.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manivong lands a jab to the nose.
Manivong with a jab.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manivong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magomedov!
Manivong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Manivong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Manivong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manivong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses the body punch
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Manivong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manivong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manivong stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Manivong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow. #BC2#
Manivong manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Manivong counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Manivong counters with a head kick that drops Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Magomedov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Stamatis throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stamatis! Melondov lets Stamatis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stamatis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexandros Stamatis has been cut.
Stamatis misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
Widenose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Robson lands a jab.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Widenose moved out of range.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robson! #T1##CL#
Widenose clinches up with Robson and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Widenose.
Widenose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Widenose wants to break free but Robson has control.
Widenose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Robson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Robson.
Stalling in the clinch from Widenose.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Widenose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robson prevents it.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widenoses head. #T2##TD#
Widenose jumps guard and drags Robson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose looking for a guillotine here but Robson defends easily. #SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robson passes into half guard.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions off his back.
Robson tries to pass to full mount but Widenose defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose is doing well to control the position and prevent Robson from advancing to side control.
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.
Robson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robson's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Widenose is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robson for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Widenose.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson scores with a sloppy right hand. Widenose should have avoided that one.
Widenose staying out of range there.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Robson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widenose 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Robson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
Widenose controlling Robson's posture.
Robson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robson is aware though and is defending well.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Widenose trying to control the position.
Robson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robson is defending well. Widenose quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Widenose celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 93: Johnson vs Kiryu
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Primo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dennison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Primo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dennison lands some shots froms side control.
Dennison working the head with strikes.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Primo is trying to control Dennison's posture but Dennison avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison trying to control the position but Primo is working away.
Dennison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Primo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Primo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Primo tries to bench press Dennison off him but Dennison keeps the position.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primo keeps working.
Dennison scoring with punches from side control.
Primo is trying to improve his position.
Primo trying to control but Dennison flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dennison is hanging on to Primo's back as he tries to escape.
Dennison connects with a big shot to the side of Primo's head.
Primo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Primo trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Primo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Primo's head.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dennison. #T3##SUB#
Primo actively working from the bottom here.
Primo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Primo is rocked!
Primo taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Oh Primo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennison wants to control but Primo is keeping him busy.
Primo seems to have got his legs back now.
Primo taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Dennison is trying to control. Primo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Primo is trying is best to control the position here.
Dennison is pressing down on Primo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Primo is holding on for now.
Dennison winds up and cracks Primo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primo keeps working.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Primo taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Primo trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Primo wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Primo defending well though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison 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#
Dennison misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Primo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dennison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primo misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Dennison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Primo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Primo can't do much from the bottom here.
Primo is not content to let Dennison control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Primo wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison trying to control the action but Primo is working from the bottom.
Primo is looking to improve his position.
Dennison is looking to advance position but Primo won't allow it. #SUB#
Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennison trying to control from Primo's half guard. Primo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Primo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison is working Primo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Primo trying to control the position. #SUB#
Primo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dennison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Primo.
Dennison scoring with punches from side control.
Dennison working the body and head with strikes.
Primo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dennison wants to control but Primo is keeping him busy.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Primo taking punishment in the form of punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dennison. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Primo to see if he's OK.
Primo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Dennison is defending against the submission attempts here by Primo.
Dennison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Primo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Primo is trying to work for a kimura but Dennison is defending well. #SUB#
Dennison is defending against the submission attempts here by Primo. #T4#
Dennison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dennison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Dennison is keeping the position.
Dennison pulls Primo in close to prevent any damage.
Dennison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennison keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with Primo, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes Primo against the cage but Primo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dennison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Primo's half guard.
Dennison is nestled in close to Primo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison is thwarting Primo's attempts to control the position.
Primo tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Primo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Primo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
Dennison with a nice head shot there.
Primo is adopting a defensive guard.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Primo is keeping the position.
Dennison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dennison being controlled here momentarily.
Hero Primo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison is working Primo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennison throws a strike but Primo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dennison is pulling down on Primo's head to control his posture.
Dennison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Primo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Primo 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.
Dennison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dennison seems keen to control Primo's posture.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Primo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennison controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Primo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison throws a big elbow that misses.
Primo trying to keep a closed guard but Dennison is proving a slippery customer.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primo has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennison 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Kharma misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kharma misses.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Bad Kharma has been cut.
Ferguson slips a jab from Kharma .
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Kharma avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Kharma throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Kharma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Kharma .
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a combination. Kharma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kharma .
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kharma .#T1#
Kharma misses with a hook
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharma manages to avoid it.
Kharma throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kharma is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a big uppercut and Kharma crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kharma looks OK. Ferguson waves Kharma back to his feet!
Kharma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some 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!
Kharma walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ferguson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Ferguson!
Khabib Ferguson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bad Kharma was interviewed post fight and said '.......guess I got bad kharma'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Diego looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt connects with a crisp jab.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
And Diego responds with a good body kick, but Andermatt manages to step out the way in time.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Diego avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt 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. #T1#
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Andermatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego misses the jab.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Diego counters with a left and a right that stings Andermatt.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
As Diego backs away, Andermatt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Andermatt tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andermatt lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Diego down.
Andermatt cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andermatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt with a nice cross.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Andermatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Diego replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it well.
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!
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Andermatt throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Diego counters with a crisp one two that drops Andermatt! Diego thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Andermatt to his feet! Andermatt is in big trouble!#ROC2#Andermatt is rocked!
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Oh Andermatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego misses with the combination.
Andermatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Andermatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego looks for the body kick but Andermatt saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Diego might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andermatt takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Andermatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andermatt swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Andermatt toppling to the canvas! Andermatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Diego moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Andermatt! Diego continues to tee off on Andermatt, landing with a left and a right! Diego connects with a right hand that leaves Andermatt sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kron Diego!
In his post fight interview, Kron Diego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 86
Date: Mar 20, 2022

Tourney Warrior really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 152.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dwalin Broadaxe was cancelled.

Event: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tzeng clinches with his opponent.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches.
Mahesa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tzeng looking to stall.
Mahesa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tzeng's efforts to push away.
Mahesa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tzeng. #TD#
Tzeng has clasped his hands together around Mahesa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahesa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Tzeng tries for a kimura but Mahesa is defending well. #T1#
Tzeng taking a breather here. #SUB#
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahesa, who protects the arm well.
Tzeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahesa keeps working.
Mahesa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tzeng asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahesa tries to buck Tzeng off but Tzeng is having none of it.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahesa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mahesa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Tzeng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Mahesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tzeng prevents Mahesa from escaping the position.
Mahesa prevents Tzeng from improving position.
Tzeng advances to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Tzeng has control of Mahesa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mahesa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mahesa regains half guard.
Mahesa pushes Tzeng off looking to stand but Tzeng dives back in and keeps control.
Mahesa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahesa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tzeng manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Mahesa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shu Fang Tzeng 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#
Tzeng keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mahesa has Tzeng up against the cage in a clinch.
Tzeng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahesa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mahesa is looking to clinch but Tzeng is avoiding it.
Tzeng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tzeng paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mahesa has Tzeng up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahesa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa tries a knee to the head but Tzeng blocks it.
The referee calls for Tzeng to work.
Mahesa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Mahesa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahesa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahesa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahesa but Mahesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Mahesa closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tzeng manages to pull guard.
Mahesa preventing the sweep.
Mahesa wants to get up but he can't break Tzeng's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mahesa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahesa stopping the sweep attempt from Tzeng.
Mahesa wants to stand but Tzeng is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Mahesa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng'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.#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tzeng holds on and takes a little breather.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahesa tries to stand but Tzeng is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Tzeng tries to keep at a distance but Mahesa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzeng tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andre Mahesa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Tzeng pulls guard effortlessly.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Tzeng won't let him.
Mahesa wants to stand and escape but instead Tzeng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Tzeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahesa wants to hit a sweep here but Tzeng passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mahesa there!
Tzeng controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng tries to control but Mahesa wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mahesa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mahesa gets caught flat footed, as Tzeng shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzeng won't allow Mahesa to get back to his feet.
Tzeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahesa keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES2#
Mahesa pushes Tzeng off and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Tzeng dives in and scores a takedown into Mahesa's guard.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Tzeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Tzeng trying to control but Mahesa is working from the bottom.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
Mahesa wants to stand and escape but Tzeng is having none of it. #T2#
Tzeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahesa is looking to stand up but Tzeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Tzeng controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mahesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzeng is aware though and is defending well.
Mahesa wants to stand and escape but Tzeng is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Mahesa misses with an uppercut.
Tzeng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.#CL2#
Mahesa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
Mahesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzeng has had enough of the clinch but Mahesa keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tzeng breaks from the clinch.
Mahesa swinging wildly here.
Mahesa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andre Mahesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Tzeng dodges the punch combination from Mahesa.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tzeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tzeng dives in and grabs Mahesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahesa pushes down on Tzeng's head and hops out.
Mahesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahesa wants to clinch#TD#
and Tzeng counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahesa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tzeng is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahesa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahesa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Mahesa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahesa 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 91: Hightower vs Hurry
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Dharris throws a body punch but Bol moves out of range.
Dharris jabs Bol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dharris swings for the body but Bol moves out of range.
Bol throws a leg kick but Dharris sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dharris .
Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Bol is just out of range.
Dharris misses with a straight right.
Dharris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dharris swings for the body but Bol moves out of range.
It looked like Bol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dharris .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dharris takes a swing at Bol's ribcage but misses.
Bol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Dharris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dharris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Bol moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dharris misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Dharris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bol is looking to counter punch.
Bol throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dharris fails with a takedown attempt.
Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Dharris .
Bol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dharris . Bol does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dharris misses with an uppercut.
Dharris misses with a takedown attempt - Bol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bol misses with a body shot.
Dharris feints the counter takedown.
Bol lands a nice shot that snaps Dharris 's head back. #CUT#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut.
Dharris has a takedown stuffed.
Bol is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris .
Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bol was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris .
Dharris tries to clinch there but Bol circles away.
Dharris takes a swing at Bol's ribcage but misses.
Bol throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bol wants it to stay on the feet.
Dharris throws a sloppy body shot
and Dharris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bol avoids the body shot from Dharris .
It looked like Bol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dharris swings for the body but Bol moves out of range.
Dharris tests Bol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bol throws the left hand but Dharris avoids the punch easily.
Hafir Dharris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dharris moves in looking to clinch but Bol pushes him off.
Bol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yar Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bol was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris .
Bol throws an overhand right that lands on Dharris 's shoulder, as Dharris tries to avoid the shot.
Dharris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bol doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Dharris moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bol.
Bol gets through Dharris 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dharris or not.
Dharris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Dharris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Dharris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bol to the mat! Bol manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dharris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dharris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharris trying to control the action but Bol is working from the bottom.
Dharris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dharris wants to pass the guard but Bol is defending well.
Dharris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bol keeping hold of Dharris 's head, controlling as best he can.
Bol is trying to maintain the position but Dharris is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hafir Dharris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dharris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dharris throws a looping overhand right but Bol ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Dharris misses.
Dharris fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Bol gets caught flat footed, as Dharris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bol holds on and takes a little breather.
Dharris stopping the sweep attempt from Bol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Bol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dharris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bol is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dharris stands up over Bol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dharris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bol rather than just go for the knockout.
Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris jabs Bol right on the nose. Bol blinks but takes it well.
Bol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Dharris misses.
Dharris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Dharris punishes Bol's body with a nice straight punch.
Dharris throws a looping overhand right but Bol ducks down to avoid it.
Dharris throws a body punch but Bol moves out of range.
Hafir Dharris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dharris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bol.
The fighters circling - Dharris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dharris throws a poor cross that misses
and Bol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dharris 's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Dharris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dharris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dharris trying to control from half guard but Bol is working away.
Bol controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dharris thows a huge punch but Bol dodges it nicely. #T3#
Dharris is keen to just control but Bol is a slippery customer.
Dharris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dharris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharris .
Dharris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dharris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hafir Dharris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dharris throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dharris .
Bol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bol appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dharris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bol tries to avoid it but Dharris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bol to the ground. Bol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bol.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dharris .
Dharris shoots for a takedown but Bol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dharris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hafir Dharris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dharris 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.
Dharris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bol.
Dharris misses the shot to the body.
Dharris misses with a jab to the body
and Bol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dharris misses with a wild body shot.
Dharris takes a swing at Bol's ribcage but misses.
Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dharris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bol tried to counter with a leg kick but Dharris avoided it.
Dharris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol misses with a low kick.
Bol lands with a hook. Dharris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dharris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Dharris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bol.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dharris tries to clinch but Bol is having none of it.
Bol avoids the body shot from Dharris .
Dharris misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Dharris - just one landing.
Dharris connects with a body shot.
Dharris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dharris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dharris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bol scores with a leg kick.
Bol throws out a loose jab but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dharris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bol defends well and Dharris ends up having to push Bol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dharris fails with the takedown.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris .#TD2#
Dharris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yar Bol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Bol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bol keeps working. #T3#
Dharris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bol being controlled for a moment.
Bol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bol tries to get out of the position.
Bol is not content to let Dharris control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dharris slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bol slips a straight right by Dharris .
Dharris shoots in for a takedown but Bol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bol connects with a crisp jab.
Dharris throws a jab when Bol was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hafir Dharris .
I've got Dharris 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 91: Hightower vs Hurry
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Contreiras should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Contreiras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Contreiras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
A jab from Contreiras misses.
As Contreiras backs away, Cross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cross lands an overhand right.
Contreiras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Contreiras missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contreiras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contreiras misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Victor Contreiras's cut even more.
Contreiras lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreiras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreiras.
Contreiras moves away from the strike by Cross.
A right-left combo lands from Contreiras. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Contreiras lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cross doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Contreiras lands a left and a right that send Cross crashing to the mat, dazed. Contreiras thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cross is rocked!
Contreiras is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cross flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cross is out cold! Contreiras holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Contreiras!
Victor Contreiras bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jeremy Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Moxley digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Lermontov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov sizes up Moxley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Moxley moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov backing away here, and Moxley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Moxley connects with a body shot that sends Lermontov's belly button to the back.
Lermontov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Moxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Lermontov misses the body punch
and Moxley counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lermontov badly! He tries to strike back but Moxley puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lermontov out cold! Oh man, Lermontov will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Moxley!
In his post fight interview, Georges Moxley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 35 - McWrestler vs Wright
Date: Mar 15, 2022

#R1#
Sativa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Sativa.
Ferkingstad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sativa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferkingstad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sativa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferkingstad at a distance.
Sativa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sativa throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Ferkingstad gets tackled into the cage by Sativa. Sativa maintains the clinch. #T1#
Ferkingstad slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Ferkingstad decides to pull guard.
Ferkingstad has a closed guard, preventing Sativa from standing up.
Ferkingstad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sativa wants to stand but Ferkingstad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sativa defends well.
Sativa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferkingstad is proving hard to escape from.
Ferkingstad is trying to keep Sativa in close. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sativa wants to stand but Ferkingstad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sativa postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sativa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sativa throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Ferkingstad.
Sativa scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sativa throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Sativa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sativa throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Nice defenses there by Sativa.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sativa as Ferkingstad tries to tie him up.
Sativa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad wants to stall.
Sativa pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Ferkingstad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sativa being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Sativa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad with a jab.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Sativa's front leg but catches the back leg as Sativa tries to avoid it.
Jab by Ferkingstad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sativa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Sativa's front leg but catches the back leg as Sativa tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sativa staying out of range there.
And Sativa counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Ferkingstad with a hook.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy uppercut
and Sativa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Sativa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferkingstad's sensitive parts.
Sativa misses with a hook
and Ferkingstad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sativa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sativa throws an off balance right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sativa's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sativa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sativa moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Sativa lands with a straight right. Ferkingstad didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sativa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferkingstad counters with a low kick, right behind Sativa 's knee.
Sativa scores with a jab to the body.
Sativa cracks Ferkingstad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad thumps Sativa with a low kick.
Sativa moves to clinch but Ferkingstad breaks away
letting Ferkingstad counter with a right hand. #T2#
Sativa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Sativa scores with a nice strike.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sativa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa misses with the combination.
Sativa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sativa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
The crowd cheers as Sativa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferkingstad doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Sativa scores with a nice head shot.
Sativa throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferkingstad works Sativa's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad. #CL#
Sativa instigates a clinch.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Ferkingstad.
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sativa works on Ferkingstad's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but instead, Sativa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferkingstad into the cage.
Ferkingstad fails to pull guard. #T4#
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but instead, Sativa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferkingstad into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferkingstad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferkingstad looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Sativa throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sativa thinking.
Ferkingstad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sativa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferkingstad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferkingstad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sativa connects with the punch.
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 Sylus Sativa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sativa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sativa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sativa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad is looking to slow Sativa down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad wants to clinch up but Sativa keeps it at a distance.
Sativa is looking to counter punch.
Sativa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sativa lands a jab to Ferkingstad's midsection.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Sativa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sativa down.
Sativa lands a nice looking body shot.
Sativa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sativa.
Sativa scores with the left hand. Ferkingstad knows he should have avoided that one.
Sativa takes one to the side of the head.
Sativa swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad wants to land a leg kick but Sativa is out of range.
Sativa throwing a counter right hand but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Sylus Sativa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Sativa's leg. Sativa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Sativa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Sativa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Sativa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Sativa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.
Sativa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sativa sets himself, and Ferkingstad steps forward looking for the clinch! Sativa avoids it this time.
Ferkingstad scores with a hook to the body. Sativa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sativa slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
Sativa tries to move into range but Ferkingstad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sativa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Sativa scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Sativa counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferkingstad lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferkingstad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad throws the left hand but Sativa avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferkingstad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferkingstad 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev pushing down on Niaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamenev is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily. #SUB2#
Niaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamenev has picked Niaz up and slammed him! Niaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamenev manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Niaz is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev working away.#SUB#
Kamenev swings around for an armbar but Niaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kamenev's guard.
Niaz trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Niaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #T3#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Niaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamenev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Niaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Niaz is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kamenev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kamenev has Niaz in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev 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##TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Kamenev passes Niaz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev laying and praying for a moment but Niaz takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Niaz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
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#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev postures up and lands a big shot to Niaz's brow.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Niaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kamenev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Niaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Niaz defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamenev lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kamenev but great work by Niaz.
Niaz trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamenev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Kamenev.#TD#
Niaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamenev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Kamenev is pushing down on Niaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Kamenev wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Niaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamenev's guard! Nice work there by Niaz!
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz preventing the sweep.
Kamenev controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Niaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Niaz postures up in Kamenev's guard and throws a big left but Kamenev blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Niaz moves into the clinch.
Niaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niaz looking for a takedown.
Kamenev can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamenev.
Kamenev misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavers.
Shavers closes the distance but Jones moves to the side #KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Shavers toppling to the canvas! Shavers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
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!
Shavers misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones digs a good hook to Shavers's body.
Shavers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shavers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Shavers is rocked!
Shavers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Shavers stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shavers looks winded!#T1#
Jones fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shavers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shavers looks to clinch but Jones throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shavers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ed Jones!
After the fight, Ed Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C88: Muller vs. Tofail 3
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Melondov misses with a right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimoto swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Zheko Melondov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Melondov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimoto is looking for the big counter here.
Melondov misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp one two that drops Melondov! Fujimoto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Melondov to his feet! Melondov is in big trouble!#ROC2#Melondov is rocked!
Fujimoto throws a quick head kick that knocks Melondov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Fujimoto is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Four decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Four trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well.
Rocksteady is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Four has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping busy.
Four prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well. #SUB2#
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four. #SUB#
Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Four seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Four seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.
Rocksteady is looking to control Four's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocksteady avoid being mounted?
Four prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four. #SUB#
Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Four is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocksteady is just riding it out for now. Four eventually gives up the hold.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Four's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Four's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady landing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda Four dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Four shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocksteady as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Four moves into the clinch.
Four tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocksteady smiles and moves away. #CL#
Four moves into the clinch.
Rocksteady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Four prevents it.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Four's elbow.
Rocksteady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocksteady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
Panda Four overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Four is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocksteady off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Four is looking for the choke from the back position but Rocksteady is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Four is persistently looking for the submission but Rocksteady is defending it well. #SUB#
Four is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rocksteady trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Four is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rocksteady is defending well though. Four let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Four is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rocksteady knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rocksteady for a finish. #T2#
Rocksteady is really stuck here. #SUB#
Four has got his arm under Rocksteady's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rocksteady has spun round into Four's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rocksteady scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rocksteady trying to control but Four is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Four looking for subs off his back but Rocksteady has passed one foot through into half guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Four reverses the position - he's now on top in Rocksteady's guard.
Four passes Rocksteady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Four is pressing down on Rocksteady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocksteady is holding on for now.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Four is controlling well. #SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura here.
Rocksteady trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda Four dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rocksteady shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocksteady showed some decent athleticism there.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but Four defending well.
Four regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocksteady is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Four.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady controls the position from side control.#T1#
Four is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksteady pulls his head out easily.
Rocksteady wants to control but Four is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rocksteady prevents Four from improving his position.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Four on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocksteady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Four with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Four tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Rocksteady working Four over with strikes.
Rocksteady takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rocksteady lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Rocksteady 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. #SUB#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rocksteady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Rocksteady working over Four with some ground and pound. Four looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rocksteady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocksteady is pressing down on Four's thigh, looking to free his foot. Four is holding on for now.
Rocksteady stalling away here and it's allowed Four to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Four keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Four 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda Four!

Event: ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Gizmo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Gizmo misses with a hook. Mayer ducked under it nicely.
Gizmo lands with a shot to the body.
Gizmo stuns Mayer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gizmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.
Gizmo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Gizmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayer defends it nicely.
Mayer throws a sloppy head kick and Gizmo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gizmo .
Mayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gizmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gizmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Gizmo misses. #T1#
Gizmo avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Ethan Mayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gizmo throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gizmo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Gizmo 's head but Gizmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gizmo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Gizmo moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gizmo .
Gizmo blocks an uppercut.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Gizmo . #BC#
Mayer breaks the clinch.
Frank Gizmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gizmo finds it's way through Mayer's defenses.
Gizmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Mayer misses with a series of wild punches.
Gizmo throws a low kick but Mayer avoids it.
Mayer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Mayer slips a jab and a cross from Gizmo .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mayer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Frank Gizmo has been cut.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Gizmo .
Nice jab there from Mayer.
Gizmo connects with a body shot that sends Mayer's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Gizmo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gizmo taking a breather here.
Gizmo trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer parries the strikes from Gizmo easily there. Gizmo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayer to escape.
Gizmo scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gizmo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mayer tries to bench press Gizmo off him but Gizmo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo grinds an elbow into Mayer's temple.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
Gizmo wants to pass the guard but Mayer is defending well. #T4#
Gizmo winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gizmo is nestled in close to Mayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gizmo throws a strike but Mayer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gizmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Gizmo from controlling successfully.
Gizmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gizmo won't allow Mayer 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.
Gizmo just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayer misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Gizmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Gizmo 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mayer looks to throw the jab but Gizmo is out of range.
Gizmo feints the counter takedown.
Gizmo misses with an uppercut
and Mayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gizmo scores with a punch to the head.
Ethan Mayer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayer throws a series of punches but Gizmo avoids them all with ease.
Mayer throws the left hand but Gizmo avoids the punch easily.
Gizmo throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gizmo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gizmo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayer misses the target.
Mayer thumps Gizmo with a low kick.
Gizmo takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Gizmo lands with a cross.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gizmo .#T1#
Mayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gizmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gizmo swinging wildly here.
Gizmo works the jab nicely.
Gizmo misses with a wild combination.
Mayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gizmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gizmo just manages to avoid it.
Gizmo throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gizmo misses with a straight left.
Mayer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gizmo .
Mayer jabs Gizmo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gizmo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gizmo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayer sprawls well initially but Gizmo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer is controlling Gizmo 's trapped leg to prevent Gizmo from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Gizmo .
Gizmo with the ground and pound but Mayer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gizmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gizmo is looking to advance position but Mayer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mayer controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Gizmo is trying to escape the mount.
Mayer controlling the pace for now.
Mayer avoids the attempt from Gizmo to control.
Gizmo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mayer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer looking to control but Gizmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayer wants to control but instead Gizmo manages to regain half guard.
Mayer trying to control the pace.
Mayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gizmo defending well though.
Mayer trying to mount his opponent but Gizmo defends it.
Well, if Mayer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Gizmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Gizmo 's cut.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gizmo misses with a wild body shot.
Gizmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Mayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gizmo takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Gizmo moves out of range of the body kick.
Gizmo scores with a body shot.
Mayer scores with a jab.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Gizmo connects with a body shot that sends Mayer's belly button to the back.
Gizmo scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gizmo tries to bum rush Mayer with a series of wild strikes but Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gizmo looks to throw the jab but Mayer is out of range.
Gizmo throws a lazy uppercut
and Gizmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Gizmo .#T1#
Gizmo moves to clinch but Mayer breaks away
and Mayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gizmo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayer counters with a low kick, right behind Gizmo 's knee.
Gizmo misses with a body shot.
Gizmo misses the jab.#TD2#
Gizmo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayer's half guard.
Mayer is pressing down on Gizmo 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayer is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gizmo working a defensive guard here.
Gizmo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frank Gizmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gizmo trying to control the position.
Ethan Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gizmo pulls Mayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Gizmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gizmo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gizmo controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayer walks into a left hand.
Gizmo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mayer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayer is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Gizmo gets the takedown into side control.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom here.
Mayer is trying to buck Gizmo off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Gizmo .
I've got Gizmo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Rivera throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Wolf didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Rivera misses with the combination. #T1#
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Rivera scores with a jab. Wolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf misses with a low kick as Rivera jumps back.
Wolf throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.
Wolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivera to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolf lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Rivera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Aaron Wolf's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Wolf. #KD2#
Rivera drops Wolf with a beautiful combination! Wolf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rivera is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Aaron Wolf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Rivera throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Jeez, Aaron Wolf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf connects with the punch.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Rivera throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malcolm Rivera!
Malcolm Rivera is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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.
Aaron Wolf spoke after the fight, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.

Event: GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Daughtrey darts in and clinches Weight up against the cage.#BC#
Weight breaks from the clinch.
Weight slips a straight right by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Weight misses its target.
We've been informed that Daughtrey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daughtrey misses with a looping left.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daughtrey lands with a hook. Weight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Weight gets tackled into the cage by Daughtrey. Daughtrey maintains the clinch.
Weight is trying to break free.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Weight working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Weight's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daughtrey misses with a double jab.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey tries to clinch
and Daughtrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Daughtrey instigates a clinch.
Daughtrey tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Daughtrey back against the cage.
Weight wants to stall. #BC#
Weight manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Daughtrey.#CL2#
Daughtrey drives through and clinches with Weight against the cage. #BC#
Weight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daughtrey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Daughtrey clinches up with Weight and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Daughtrey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Daughtrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weight, pushing him back against the cage.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daughtrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight tries to circle away but Daughtrey has him pinned against the cage.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daughtrey tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Weight manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Daughtrey closes the distance and pushes Weight back into the cage.
Daughtrey prevents Weight from breaking the clinch.
Daughtrey keeps control of Weight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Daughtrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.#T3#
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Weight breaks the clinch.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daughtrey throws a combination that misses
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Daughtrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daughtrey misses with the head strike.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow. #BC#
Weight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daughtrey looks to clinch
letting Weight counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Kevin Daughtrey's cut even more.#CL2#
Daughtrey moves into the clinch.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey digs a right hand into Weight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weight's gas tank.
Daughtrey keeps control of Weight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Daughtrey lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Weight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Weight breaks from the clinch.
Daughtrey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weight circles away quickly and effectively.
Daughtrey is looking to clinch.
Weight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Weight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Daughtrey moves into the clinch successfully.
Daughtrey lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Weight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welter Weight is winning the standup battle so far.
Daughtrey moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Weight throws a right and a left that Daughtrey avoids nicely.
Daughtrey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weight rather than just go for the knockout.
Daughtrey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weight has time to react.
Weight throws a body punch but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
It looked like Weight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Daughtrey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Weight lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Daughtrey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Daughtrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Daughtrey moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head. #T1##BC#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Daughtrey finds it's target.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daughtrey throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Daughtrey misses.
Weight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
Daughtrey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Daughtrey closes the distance and clinches.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Daughtrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Weight circles away.
Daughtrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Daughtrey misses with a wild combination.
Daughtrey stuns Weight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Daughtrey rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Weight blocks it. #BC#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daughtrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Daughtrey. #CL2#
Daughtrey darts in and clinches Weight up against the cage.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Daughtrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Weight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands. #T3#
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action. #BC#
Weight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Daughtrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daughtrey is breathing heavily.
Weight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daughtrey slips a jab and a cross from Weight.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Daughtrey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weight moves forwards but Daughtrey connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Daughtrey instigates a clinch. #BC#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daughtrey dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!#T4#
Daughtrey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daughtrey!
Daughtrey closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Weight counters with a crisp one two that drops Daughtrey! Weight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Daughtrey to his feet! Daughtrey is in big trouble!#ROC#Daughtrey is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Weight counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daughtrey! Weight lets Daughtrey back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Daughtrey is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Weight. Those never looked like landing.
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey misses with a double jab
and Weight counters with a right hand from hell and Daughtrey is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Welter Weight!
After winning the bout, Welter Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
Kelly slips under a jab from Askren.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Askren tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kelly.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Askren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Askren lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren lands a right hand. #T2#
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren. #BC2#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Askren cracks Kelly with a good jab.#CL#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren lands a shot to the body.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Askren lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren. #BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch. #T3#
Askren works Kelly's body with a nice hook.
Askren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matt Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Kelly throws a quick counter head kick but Askren was just out of range.
Askren thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Askren takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Askren scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.#CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren. #BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch.
Askren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly wants to clinch but Askren slips to the side
and Askren counters with a nice body shot.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Askren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Askren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kelly with a body shot.#CL2#
Askren clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matt Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren blocking some punches.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askren connects with a looping right hand.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Askren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Askren thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Askren.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Askren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelly in his tracks. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Askren.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Askren scores with a nice right hand.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Askren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Askren works Kelly's body with a nice hook.
Askren misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Askren scores with a jab to the body.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Ned Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Askren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matt Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Askren there.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Askren.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Askren finds it's target.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Kelly gets a clinch.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren is working Kelly over against the cage.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Askren gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren leaning against his opponent.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Askren.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly working aggressively here. #T1#
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Askren scores with a jab to the body.
Askren scores with a body shot.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Kelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Askren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Askren rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ned Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Askren.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Askren digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren is trying to stall.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Askren blocking some punches.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A short right from Askren on the inside. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Askren stalling in the clinch.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Askren.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Askren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Askren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Askren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Askren.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Askren!
A relieved looking Matt Askren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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