Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 27: Giles vs Finlay
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Giles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Giles has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Finlay.
Finlay swings for the body but Giles moves out of range.
Giles scores with a hook.
Finlay cracks Giles with a good jab.
Finlay misses with a hook. Giles ducked under it nicely.
Giles is looking to clinch but Finlay is avoiding it.
Finlay throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Finlay moves into the clinch.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Finlay avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Finlay wants to get back to striking at distance but Giles won't allow it.
Giles keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Giles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Finlay throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Giles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finlay is trying to defend but Giles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Giles wants to control but Finlay is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giles lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Giles is looking for a kimura here.
Giles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Giles is controlling well. #T2#
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giles. #SUB#
Giles seems to be looking for submissions.
Giles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Finlay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles.
Finlay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles. #SUB#
Giles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finlay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlay is trying to stand.
Finlay taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
Finlay tries to roll over but Giles keeps him under control.#T3#
Finlay is looking to escape.
Giles prevents Finlay from improving his position.
Giles thows a huge punch but Finlay dodges it nicely.
Giles throwing shots but Finlay is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Giles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Giles is controlling well. #SUB#
Giles trying to work for an americana but Finlay has managed to regain full guard. #T4#
Finlay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finlay looking to control but Giles passes into half guard.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finlay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finlay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles.
Giles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Giles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Giles throws a right hand that misses
and Finlay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Wade Giles has been cut.
Finlay misses with an uppercut. Giles saw that one coming.
Giles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlay steps in with a hook that catches Giles right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Finlay follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Giles looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Finlay!
Our winner, Alasdair Finlay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 128 Seng v Lusen
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
Lusen moves in looking to clinch but Seng pushes him off.
Lusen moves in looking to clinch but Seng pushes him off.
Lusen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lusen misses with a right hand
and Seng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seng wants to land a leg kick but Lusen is out of range.
Lusen throws a counter combo.
Lusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lusen throws a jab but it's blocked by Seng.
Seng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen misses with a low kick as Seng jumps back.#CL2#
Lusen moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lusen.
Seng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen scores with the left hand. Seng knows he should have avoided that one.
Lusen connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Seng lands with a light punch inside.
Seng throws a head punch that misses.
Seng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lusen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lusen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seng misses with a wild body shot.
Seng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen walks into a straight right hand from Seng.
Lusen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seng. Seng obviously looking to wear him down.
Lusen looks to land a left hand but Seng moved out of range nicely.
Lusen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Lusen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Lusen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seng in his tracks.
Lusen misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Seng gets tackled into the cage by Lusen. Lusen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lusen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seng moves away.#CL2#
Lusen has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Lusen manages to break the clinch.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Lusen.
Lusen misses with an uppercut
and Seng counters with a nice body kick.
Seng throws a leg kick but Lusen moved away.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Seng slips the punch.
Lusen throws an off balance right hand
and Seng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lusen at a distance.
A nice combination there by Lusen.
Seng slips under a jab.
A big right from Lusen misses. #T3#
Nice shot by Seng.#ROC#Lusen is rocked!
Lusen throws an off balance right hand
and Seng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lusen's knee momentarily.
Lusen is still on wobbly legs! Can Seng finish him?
Lusen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lusen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Seng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seng.
Lusen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lusen is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Lusen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whack! Seng lands a heavy head kick that drops Lusen. The ref tackles Seng to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lusen was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Keith Seng!
An out of breath Keith Seng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 107: Kogos VS Pointer
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Gar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gar.
Paa throws a leg kick but Gar sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Gar drives through and clinches with Paa against the cage.
Paa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gar walks away with a smile on his face. Paa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paa.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gar is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gar throws an elbow that misses.
Paa cracks Gar with a nice body shot.
Paa is trying to break free.
Paa is trying to break the clinch but Gar is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paa's brow. #T1#
Gar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gar throws an elbow but it misses.
Paa blocks an elbow strike from Gar.
Paa blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paa's brow.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gar.
Paa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gar is defending well.
Paa is pushing Gar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gar.
Paa jumps guard but Gar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Gar.
Gar lands a nice elbow.
Gar lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Paa blocks an elbow strike.
Gar misses with an elbow strike.
Gar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gar can turn it around.
Paa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paa jumps guard but Gar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gar stops a takedown attempt from Paa.
Gar misses with an elbow strike.
Gar pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gar misses with an elbow over the top.
Gar pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gar throws an elbow but it misses.
Gar throws an elbow that misses.
Gar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paa jumps guard but Gar stands there with Paa around his waist. Paa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gar misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Gar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gar pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Gar.
Gar misses with an elbow strike.
Paa blocks an elbow strike from Gar.
Gar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paa checks it well.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Paa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gar wants to control but Paa postures up.
Gar is looking for a sweep.
Gar gets back to half guard.#T4#
Paa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gar is refusing to be controlled, as Paa sits in half guard.
Gar is pressing down on Paa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gar is keeping the position for now.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyrix Gar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gar takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
Paa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paa tries for a takedown but Gar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa throws a right and a left that Gar avoids nicely.
Gar misses with a leg kick.
Paa blocks a jab.
No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt.
Gar misses with a looping right.
Gar misses with a low kick.
It looked like Paa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Gar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa tries to clinch but Gar moves out of range.
Paa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gar circles away quickly and effectively.
Gar tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Gar throws a wild body kick that Paa sees coming a mile off.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gar moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gar.
Gar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paa.
Paa has his takedown stuffed
and Gar counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Gar closes the distance and clinches.
Gar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gar is pressed up against the cage. Paa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gar down to the mat. Gar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Isoo Paa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gar thuds his shin into the meat of Paa's side.
Gar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paa shoots in for a takedown but Gar shows good takedown defense.
Gar feints a counter leg kick.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Gar counters by moving into the clinch.
Gar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Gar.
Gar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paa is trying to stall.
Gar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paa tries to stall but Gar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paa avoids the elbow strike from Gar, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa blocks an elbow strike from Gar.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gar.
Gar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paa blocks the elbow strike.
Paa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paa jumps guard but Gar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paa's efforts to push away.#T3#
Paa takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Isoo Paa's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gar throws an elbow but misses.
Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gar.
Gar lands an elbow that stopped Paa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Isoo Paa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Paa blocks the elbow strike.
Gar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Paa to work.
Paa working hard to break the clinch.
Paa blocks the elbow strike.
Paa has had enough of the clinch but Gar keeps him there for the moment.
Gar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gar.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gar.
Gar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gar pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gar throws an elbow that misses.
Paa is looking for a takedown.
Paa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gar misses with an elbow over the top.
Gar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gar misses with an elbow over the top.
Paa blocks an elbow strike.
Paa avoids the elbow strike from Gar, against the cage.
Paa looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyrix Gar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gar.
Gar misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Paa counters with a shoot takedown. Gar fights it but they end up in guard.
Paa advances position into side control!#SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura but Gar is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Gar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a strike aimed at the side of Gar's head but Gar avoids it well.#T1#
Paa wants to stand but Gar has his arm trapped.
Paa wants to control but Gar is keeping him busy.
Gar holds on to Paa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Paa controlling the position.
Paa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gar defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Paa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paa's guard! Nice work there by Gar! #SUB#
Paa working for a triangle but Gar defends it easily.
Gar won't allow Paa to sweep him here. #T3#
Paa has a closed guard, preventing Gar from standing up.
Paa can't keep his opponent in guard - Gar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paa is not content to let Gar control the position.
Paa tries to roll over but Gar keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paa wants to control but Gar is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Gar tenderised Paa's leg. Paa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gar throws a body kick that misses.
Gar cracks Paa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Gar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paa blocks an elbow strike from Gar.
Paa can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyrix Gar!

Event: DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Murska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murska staying out of range there.
Murska throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
Niculescu digs a good body shot into Murska's ribs.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Murska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murska avoids it really well and circles away.
Murska stuffs the takedown attempt from Niculescu. Niculescu gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu lands a jab.
Murska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
Murska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Murska.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murska finds it's way round the side to connect with Niculescu's head.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niculescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murska at a distance.
Niculescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.
Murska slips under a jab.#T2#
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Murska ducks down to avoid it.
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Murska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu scores with a body shot.
Niculescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niculescu tries to clinch up but Murska circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Murska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murska leaves Niculescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murska throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murska throws a body shot but no joy.
Murska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu jabs Murska to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Niculescu cracks Murska with a good jab.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Murska ducks right into an uppercut from Niculescu.
A cross from Niculescu lands.
Nice jab there from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
Murska's corner calls for a 1-2. Murska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Murska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
A left lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Niculescu. That snapped Murska's head back.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and Murska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murska staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murska! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Niculescu with a jab.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Niculescu.
Nice shot lands for Niculescu.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Murska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niculescu punishes Murska's body with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murska misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murska ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murska swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murska won't be happy with that.
Murska is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Murska is trying to control Niculescu's posture but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu advances to mount. #T2#
Niculescu working Murska over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska is looking to get to half guard.
Niculescu with good strikes from the mount here!
Murska wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Murska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Niculescu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murska is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Niculescu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Niculescu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murska is desperately trying to improve his position but Niculescu has a good base and remains in mount.
Niculescu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Niculescu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murska because Niculescu loaded up on that one.
Niculescu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murska holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Niculescu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Niculescu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Niculescu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niculescu lands a big elbow.
Murska is in a horrible position here. Niculescu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Niculescu thowing shots but they're missing.
Niculescu scoring with strikes but Murska is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niculescu throws out the jab.
Murska throws a body punch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murska sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Niculescu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murska's guard.
Murska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Murska looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Niculescu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head.
Niculescu prevents Murska from improving his position.
Murska is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Murska is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murska can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murska regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu distracts Murska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu postures up in Murska's guard and throws a big left but Murska blocks it. #T2#
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murska can do to turn this around?
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Murska moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Niculescu.#T3#
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Murska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murska.
A jab from Murska misses.
Murska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.#CL#
Niculescu moves into range and clinches up with Murska.
Niculescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murska backwards.
A short body shot lands from Niculescu as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Murska tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing Murska back against the cage.
Niculescu lands with a light punch inside.
Murska tries to break free but Niculescu pushes him back against the cage.
Niculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu has Murska pressed against the cage, preventing Murska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Murska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu lands an overhand right.
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!
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Niculescu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ispa Murska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niculescu controlling the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu 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.

Event: 8L 81 - Underweight Burns
Date: Jun 21, 2021

#R1#
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Spong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
Spong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Buchanan.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Spong can't break the clinch.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Spong digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
Spong blocking some punches. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buchanan on the side of the head.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body kick from Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan moves out of range as Spong strikes.#CL#
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Buchanan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Buchanan digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Spong is trying to stall.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buchanan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buchanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
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 Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ross Buchanan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buchanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.#T1#
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spong trying to stall but Buchanan improves his position.
Buchanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Spong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buchanan lands a body shot.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Buchanan digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buchanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Buchanan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Buchanan has double underhooks.
Buchanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan lands with a right to the head.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Buchanan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Buchanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Buchanan.
Buchanan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong is looking to control Buchanan's arms but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spong has his back to the cage.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buchanan.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Buchanan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Spong taking a breather.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #T1#
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan has Spong pressed against the cage, preventing Spong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Spong blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Buchanan prevents Spong from breaking the clinch.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Buchanan blocks a jab.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buchanan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spong misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Buchanan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling him.
Spong tries to circle away but Buchanan has him pinned against the cage.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buchanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Buchanan.
Buchanan pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duncan Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buchanan, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!

Ross Buchanan wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ross Buchanan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 19: Alderidge vs Niaz
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Willie stuffs the takedown attempt from Vetorwee. Vetorwee gets slowly back to his feet.
Willie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vetorwee back to the cage. Willie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mawvin Vetorwee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Willie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vetorwee gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Willie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Vetorwee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vetorwee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Willie seems to be working for a kimura but Vetorwee defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Willie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vetorwee has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Vetorwee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Willie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Willie is trying to work for a kimura but Vetorwee is defending well. #SUB#
Willie 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. #SUB2#
Vetorwee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Willie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Willie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Vetorwee is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Willie is tapping! Great win for Vetorwee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mawvin Vetorwee!
As Mawvin Vetorwee got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The bosses will appreciate this belt back home.'.

Event: GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Wolfe throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Isoo Paa has been cut.
Wolfe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfe throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
And Paa tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolfe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paa fails with the takedown.
Wolfe pushes Paa away with a front kick.
Wolfe lands a high kick!
Wolfe misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Paa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carbon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Paa tries to move into range but Wolfe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Isoo Paa's cut even more.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paa.
Carbon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isoo Paa.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and pushes Wolfe back into the cage.
Paa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Wolfe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paa.
Wolfe misses with a double jab.
Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Paa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Paa.
Wolfe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paa is defended easily by Wolfe.#T2#
Paa avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Paa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
As Wolfe backs off Paa throws a huge counter combo but Wolfe manages to avoid it all.
Wolfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Paa rushes Wolfe and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Wolfe looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Paa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolfe defends well and Paa ends up having to push Wolfe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paa has his takedown stuffed
and Wolfe counters with a series of strikes. Paa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfe throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Wolfe.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.
Paa looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Paa clinches up against the cage.
Wolfe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paa wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolfe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch.
Wolfe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Isoo Paa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head kick misses from Wolfe. #CL2#
Paa clinches with his opponent.
Wolfe is trying to force a seperation but Paa has the dominant position.#T4#
Wolfe can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Paa drags the fight down to the ground.
Paa seems keen to control Wolfe's posture.
Wolfe is looking to stand up but Paa won't let him.
Paa wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Paa controlling Wolfe's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carbon Wolfe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Paa drives through and clinches with Wolfe against the cage.
Paa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolfe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paa tries to pull guard but Wolfe won't allow it.
Wolfe tries to circle away but Paa has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Paa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paa on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfe fails to land with a series of punches.
Paa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfe has time to react.
Wolfe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Wolfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paa's sensitive parts.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa shoots in and drives through. Wolfe sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carbon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isoo Paa.
Paa shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolfe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolfe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfe swivels and escapes.
It looked like Wolfe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wolfe misses with a few strikes there.
Paa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease.
Paa wants to counter the offense by Wolfe and move into the clinch position.
Paa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolfe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolfe's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolfe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#Isoo Paa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wolfe misses with a looping right.
Wolfe lands a high kick!
Wolfe swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Paa counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Paa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carbon Wolfe is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease.
Wolfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
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!
Wolfe throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
Carbon Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wolfe stuffs the takedown attempt from Paa. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfe's waist but Wolfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paa off to one side.
Wolfe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carbon Wolfe!
Carbon Wolfe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: 8L 78 - Slevin
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Wysocki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong moves out of range as Wysocki strikes.
Spong is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Wysocki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wysocki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wysocki scores with a hook to the body.
Wysocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Wysocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wysocki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Wysocki is controlling him.
Wysocki lands a body shot.
Wysocki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wysocki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wysocki's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wysocki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wysocki. #T1#
Wysocki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Wysocki has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Wysocki.
Nice body punch from Wysocki.
Wysocki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wysocki.
Wysocki lands an uppercut.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spong taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Wysocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Wysocki has double underhooks.
Wysocki presses Spong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong can't break the clinch.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short uppercut from Wysocki.
Spong wants to stall.
Wysocki cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Wysocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Wysocki manages to break the clinch.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Wysocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Wysocki does it's job there.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wysocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Wysocki throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Wysocki scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Wysocki counters with a right hand to the body.
Wysocki throws a nice head kick!
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Wysocki clinches up against the ropes.
Wysocki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Wysocki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wysocki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wysocki throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Wysocki.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wysocki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong avoids the head kick by Wysocki.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Wysocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Spong lands but Wysocki takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jason Wysocki has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Wysocki.
Duncan Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wysocki feints a counter leg kick.
Wysocki throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Wysocki with a nice calf kick.
Wysocki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wysocki throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Spong scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Wysocki to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wysocki.#T1#
A combination from Spong does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Wysocki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Wysocki misses.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wysocki. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Wysocki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wysocki digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wysocki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wysocki prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Wysocki has the dominant position.
Wysocki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jason Wysocki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Wysocki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Wysocki lands a shot to the body.
Spong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wysocki has him pressed against the ropes.
Wysocki gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Wysocki.
A short right from Wysocki on the inside.
Wysocki has Spong pressed against the ropes, preventing Spong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wysocki slows down the pace here.
Spong tries to break free but Wysocki pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wysocki slowing the pace effectively.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Wysocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Wysocki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Wysocki darts in and clinches Spong up against the ropes.
Wysocki blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wysocki.
Wysocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Wysocki's head.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Wysocki is controlling the position.
Wysocki lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wysocki lands with a right to the head.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Wysocki won't allow it.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki lands with a right to the head.
Wysocki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Wysocki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wysocki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spong misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Wysocki.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Wysocki gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wysocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wysocki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Wysocki moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Wysocki scores with a nice strike.
Duncan Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wysocki throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Wysocki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Wysocki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jason Wysocki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wysocki just leaning against Spong, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A right hand to the body from Wysocki. #BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wysocki ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wysocki. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wysocki works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Wysocki connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Wysocki moves out of range of the strikes.
Wysocki lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Wysocki forces Spong back against the ropes and clinches.
Wysocki works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Duncan Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Wysocki uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Wysocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wysocki 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!

Jason Wysocki wins by unanimous decision!
Jason Wysocki gave a mention to ALPHA Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Hussein moves to clinch but Finlay breaks away
enabling Finlay to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein lands a jab to Finlay's midsection.
Finlay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hussein's head backwards.
Finlay throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Finlay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein with a hook.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Finlay moved out of range.
Hussein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finlay. That did some damage!#KD2#
Finlay sends Hussein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlay is motioning to the referee to let Hussein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Finlay blocks an elbow strike.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Hussein.
Finlay lands a left hand.
I was talking to Hussein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head. #T1#
Finlay lands a right hand.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finlay fails to land.
Hussein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Finlay.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finlay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Finlay.
Finlay blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Finlay can't break the clinch.
Hussein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finlay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finlay seems a little lost for a moment, as Hussein dominates the positioning.
Hussein tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finlay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Finlay is trying to escape the position but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein continues to stall.
Finlay is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finlay keeps working.
Hussein working the ground and pound.
Hussein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlay is avoiding damage well.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussein slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Finlay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Finlay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hussein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Finlay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Finlay off the cage and back into range.
Hussein throws the left hand but Finlay avoids the punch easily.
Hussein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlay's head backwards.
Hussein feints and then cracks Finlay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finlay down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlay lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Hussein fakes the leg kick and cracks Finlay in the body.
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Finlay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Good shot there by Hussein.
Finlay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein throws a big counter combination but Finlay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein catches Finlay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finlay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hussein has Finlay up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finlay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussein digs a right hand into Finlay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlay's gas tank.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Finlay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud Hussein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussein crunches a lovely knee into Finlay's ribcage.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein stalling against the cage.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlay can do to turn this around?
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finlay backwards. #T3#
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finlay lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussein.
Hussein stalling the fight.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Hussein is looking to control Finlay's arms but Finlay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage. #TD#
Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein pulls Finlay in to control the position.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Hussein is trying to keep Finlay in close.
Finlay stopping the sweep attempt from Hussein.
Hussein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussein connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussein. Finlay shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Hussein closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlay misses with a straight right.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hussein clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein looking to control.
Hussein wants to sweep here but Finlay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Finlay keeps it at a distance.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Finlay slips the punch.
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlay dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Hussein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finlay.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finlay misses with a straight left.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Finlay. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlay misses with a wild combination.
Hussein keeps Finlay at a distance using the push kick.
Alasdair Finlay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finlay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussein works the jab nicely.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hussein rushes Finlay and presses him up against the cage.
Finlay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Finlay. #T4#
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a nice body shot.
Hussein lands a left hand.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Finlay looking to stall.
Hussein looking to stall.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay is trying to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling him.
Hussein stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Finlay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussein lands a hook that snaps the head of Finlay backwards. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hussein thows a body kick. Finlay tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Finlay avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussein.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.#T1#
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Hussein.#CL#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Finlay against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Finlay blocks a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A hook to the body from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Finlay's head.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to push Hussein away but Hussein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hussein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finlay up against the cage.#T2#
Finlay looking to slow down the pace here.
Finlay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlay controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Finlay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hussein.
Donk. Hussein catches Finlay right on the button with a cross.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Hussein jumps guard.
Finlay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Hussein wants to free his trapped foot but Finlay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hussein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Finlay defending well.
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Hussein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Hussein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlay defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finlay to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Finlay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein had his way with Alasdair Finlay in that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Hussein throws a front kick that sends Finlay stumbling back into the cage.
Finlay throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Finlay ducked under it nicely.
Hussein wants to clinch but Finlay slips to the side
and Finlay counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlay misses the target.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein scores with a kick to the body.
Finlay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finlay looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Finlay needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
A big left from Finlay misses. #T1#
Hussein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finlay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein! #CL2#
Finlay clinches up against the cage.
Finlay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay is looking to break free of the clinch but Hussein has double underhooks.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Finlay sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Hussein forces Finlay back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein stalling in the clinch but Finlay improves position.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlay pushes Hussein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finlay is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Finlay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussein. #T3#
Hussein pushes off an throws an elbow but Finlay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finlay misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Finlay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finlay trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahmoud Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.
Finlay wants to stand and escape but instead Hussein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hussein 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.
Hussein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Finlay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hussein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mahmoud Hussein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Vernon walks into a straight right hand from Lusen.
Vernon moves out of range as Lusen strikes.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lusen misses its target.
Vernon slips a jab and a cross from Lusen.
Lusen connects with a crisp jab.
Lusen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lusen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lusen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lusen prevents a body shot from Vernon. #BC#
Lusen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lusen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lusen. Lusen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lusen works the jab nicely.
Lusen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vernon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lusen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vernon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lusen pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lusen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lusen is keeping busy.#T1##BC2#
Vernon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vernon 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.
Vernon slips under a jab from Lusen.
Lusen scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lusen. That's going to slow Vernon down.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vernon takes one to the chin there.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lusen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lusen defends it well.
Lusen checks a low kick from Vernon.#CL#
Lusen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vernon misses with some punches. #BC#
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lusen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Lusen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon cracks Lusen with a good jab.
A slow jab from Lusen misses its intended target. #T2#
Lusen misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lusen dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Vernon lands a lovely overhand right.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Lusen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lusen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vernon.
Lusen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
An inside leg kick lands from Lusen.
Lusen throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Lusen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lusen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vernon doesn't seem phased though.
Lusen throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Lusen tries to clinch up.#T3#
Lusen misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
A slow jab from Lusen misses its intended target.
Lusen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
As Vernon backs away, Lusen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vernon throws the left hand but Lusen avoids the punch easily.
Lusen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Lusen ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lusen as he connects with a hook.
Vernon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon lands with an uppercut that bounces Lusen off the cage and back into range.
Vernon with a hook.
Lusen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Lusen darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Lusen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lusen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lusen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vernon. Vernon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Vernon misses.
A big left from Lusen misses.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lusen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lusen avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a two punch combination.
Lusen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lusen looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Lusen rushes Vernon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vernon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lusen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Lusen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lusen throws a head kick that half lands.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lusen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lusen.
Vernon moves away from the strike by Lusen.
Da Lusen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lusen tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lusen misses with a wild body shot.
Lusen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vernon with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusen misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Vernon.
Lusen slips under a jab.
Da Lusen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon slips a jab from Lusen.
Lusen wants to slow Vernon down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Vernon.
Lusen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Lusen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Lusen throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vernon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lusen.
Lusen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lusen blocks a low kick nicely.
Vernon misses the jab.
Lusen misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Lusen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Lusen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lusen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lusen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vernon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lusen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vernon in his tracks.
Lusen misses with a looping left.
Lusen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lusen throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon throws out a powerful jab.
Lusen misses with a double jab. #CL#
Lusen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lusen lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Lusen wants to get back to striking at distance but Vernon won't allow it.
Come on Vernon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lusen tries to circle away but Vernon has him pinned against the cage.
Vernon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lusen smiles and moves away.
Lusen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Vernon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLusen.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lusen.
Da Lusen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lusen slips under a jab.
Lusen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vernon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Lusen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lusen misses with a looping right.
Lusen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Lusen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon. #CL#
Lusen rushes Vernon and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Lusen wants to break free but Vernon has control. #BC#
Lusen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lusen throws a quick counter head kick but Vernon was just out of range.
Lusen misses with a looping right.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Lusen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vernon slips a jab and a cross from Lusen.
A low kick lands for Vernon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lusen clinches up with Vernon and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vernon breaks the clinch.
Lusen throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Lusen throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lusen throws a big shot that misses.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lusen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Lusen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lusen tries to work over Vernon's front leg with a kick but Vernon checks it.
Nice jab there from Lusen.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lusen tries to clinch up.
Vernon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lusen looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon slips under a jab from Lusen.
Lusen throws an off balance right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lusen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Lusen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vernon just manages to avoid it.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lusen finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
Nice defenses there by Lusen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Vernon goes for a double leg but Lusen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lusen continues to drive forward.
Vernon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lusen avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##CL#
Lusen clinches. #BC#
Lusen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon motions for Lusen to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lusen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lusen throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Lusen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lusen misses the target.
Lusen throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Lusen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lusen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vernon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lusen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lusen misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Lusen connects with a looping right hand.
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lusen.
Lusen lands a jab to the nose.
Lusen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lusen throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Lusen - just one landing.
Vernon lands with a good body shot.
Lusen connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lusen misses.
Lusen throws a series of punches but Vernon avoids them all with ease.
Lusen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lusen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Lusen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Lusen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lusen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vernon lands with a nice body punch.
Lusen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vernon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lusen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon flicks out a counter leg kick but Lusen steps away.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lusen. That snapped Vernon's head back.
Issac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lusen throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lusen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vernon circles away quickly and effectively.
Vernon with the counter takedown but Lusen avoids it easily.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lusen but Lusen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Lusen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Vernon.
Lusen looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Lusen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vernon throws a jab when Lusen was well out of range.
Lusen tries to clinch up.#T4#
Lusen throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Lusen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Lusen misses.
Lusen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lusen manages to avoid it.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Lusen scores with a nice right hand.
Lusen tries to clinch up but Vernon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lusen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lusen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vernon circles away.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lusen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lusen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Willie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leroy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willie looks to land a right hand but Leroy moved out of range.
We've been told by Leroy 's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Willie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Willie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Willie throws a hook but Leroy avoids it easily.
Willie misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Leroy misses the target.
Willie lands with a cross.
Willie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.
Leroy throws a leg kick which misses Willie's front leg but catches the back leg as Willie tries to avoid it.
Willie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leroy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Willie ducks under a wild hook from Leroy .
Leroy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leroy scores with a jab to the head.
Leroy throws a right hand that Willie ducks under and follows up with a left that Willie also avoids with ease.
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!
Leroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Willie counters with a straight right hand.
Leroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Willie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Leroy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willie moves away.
Willie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leroy .
Willie shoots in looking for a takedown. Leroy tries to sprawl out of it but Willie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leroy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Willie tries to clinch but Leroy is having none of it.
Leroy tried to counter with a leg kick but Willie avoided it.
Leroy slips under a jab.
Willie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeroy .
Groundskeeper Willie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy looks to land a right hand but Willie moved out of range.#CL2#
Willie instigates a clinch.
Leroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leroy can't find room to land a body shot as Willie controls the action. #BC#
Leroy breaks from the clinch.
Leroy misses with a low kick as Willie jumps back.
A jab from Willie misses.
The crowd cheers as Willie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leroy doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Willie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leroy is fending him off so far but Willie persists. Nope, Leroy circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Willie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willie looks to land a right hand but Leroy moved out of range.
Bruce Leroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leroy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Willie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leroy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Groundskeeper Willie.
Leroy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willie's head backwards.
Leroy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leroy tried to counter with a leg kick but Willie avoided it.
Willie swats away the attempt to clinch by Leroy .
Willie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Willie throws a body shot but no joy.
Willie misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Willie misses.
Willie shoots for a double leg takedown but Leroy sprawls well. He's pushed Willie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leroy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Willie misses.
Leroy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Willie wants to clinch up but Leroy keeps it at a distance.
Leroy throwing a counter right hand but Willie manages to avoid it.
Willie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leroy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Willie moves out of range of the leg kick from Leroy .
Leroy throws a right hand that Willie ducks under and follows up with a left that Willie also avoids with ease.
Leroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Leroy .
Willie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leroy 's head backwards.
Willie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Willie misses with a hook
and Leroy counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willie throws a one two combo.
Willie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willie moves away.
Leroy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Leroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willie.#CL2#
Willie has closed the distance and engaged Leroy in a clinch.
Willie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leroy smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Leroy . Beautiful body shot.
Leroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Willie throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroy .
Leroy throwing a counter right hand but Willie manages to avoid it.
Willie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Willie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leroy counters with a straight right hand.
Willie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leroy has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leroy throws a body punch but Willie moves out of range.
Leroy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leroy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leroy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leroy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leroy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Groundskeeper Willie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Willie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leroy .
Leroy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Willie's hands.#ROC#Willie is rocked!
Leroy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Willie's head.
Willie is still on wobbly legs! Can Leroy finish him?
Willie misses with a wild body shot.
Leroy cracks Willie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leroy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willie to score with a decent uppercut.
Leroy throws a leg kick
and Leroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.
Leroy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Willie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Willie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.#CL#
Leroy has closed the distance and engaged Willie in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Willie manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Willie has his foot on Leroy 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Willie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Willie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroy defends it easily.#T1#
Leroy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Willie seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Willie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leroy has picked Willie up and slammed him! Willie can't keep hold of the triangle and Leroy manages to pass to side control!
Leroy controls the position from side control.
Willie can't do much from the bottom here.
Willie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leroy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leroy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Willie is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Willie wants to control but Leroy postures up.#T3#
Willie is letting Leroy control him for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leroy throws a shot from downtown. Willie moves away and avoids it.
Willie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leroy is looking to clinch but Willie is avoiding it.
Willie loads up on a big right hand but Leroy slips the punch.
Willie connects with a looping right hand.
Leroy throws a hook but Willie avoids it easily.
Willie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leroy .
Willie throws an overhand right that lands on Leroy 's shoulder, as Leroy tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Willie loads up on a big right hand but Leroy slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leroy . Willie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leroy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4##CL#
Leroy pushes Willie up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Willie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Willie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leroy sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Willie has his foot on Leroy 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Willie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leroy passes into half guard.
Leroy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leroy pulls his head out easily.
Leroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Willie is looking to improve his position.
Leroy trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Leroy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Leroy lands a lovely overhand right.
Leroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Leroy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Willie scrambles back to his feet.
Leroy lands a nice hook to Willie's body. Willie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Willie misses.
Willie misses with a few strikes there.
Leroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willie throws out the jab.
Leroy thows a body kick. Willie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Leroy finds it's way through Willie's defenses.
Willie throws a shot from downtown. Leroy moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Leroy .
Willie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willie looks to land a left hand but Leroy moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willie lands a head shot.#T1#
Leroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willie missing with a left hand there. Leroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willie throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroy .
Leroy misses the shot to the body.
Leroy throws out a loose jab but Willie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Willie misses its intended target.
Willie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leroy tries to avoid it but Willie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leroy to the ground. Leroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leroy - that will leave a mark!
Willie throws a big shot that misses.
Leroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willie was well out of range. Poor timing from Leroy .
Willie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leroy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Willie throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.
Willie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Leroy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willie doesn't seem phased though.
Leroy throws a leg kick but Willie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leroy lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Leroy misses with a hook.
Leroy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willie misses with a straight left.
Leroy lands a lovely overhand right.
Leroy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willie ducks under a wild hook from Leroy .
A telegraphed right hand from Willie misses the target.
Leroy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leroy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruce Leroy is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Willie misses.
Leroy blocks a jab.
Leroy is looking to counter punch.
Leroy slips under a jab.
Leroy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Willie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Willie misses the target.
Willie moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroy misses the body punch
and Willie counters with a nice uppercut.
Willie throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroy .
Leroy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leroy .
Willie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Leroy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Willie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leroy .
Willie cracks Leroy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Willie throws a hook but Leroy avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Leroy misses its target.
Willie checks a leg kick.
Willie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leroy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willie.#CL2#
Willie closes the distance and clinches.
Willie lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Willie prevents a body shot from Leroy .
Willie is trying to pull guard but Leroy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willie stalling in the clinch.
Leroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Leroy breaks the clinch.
Leroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willie throws a series of punches but Leroy avoids them all with ease.
Leroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willie.
Willie misses the jab.
Leroy throws a hook but Willie avoids it easily.
Leroy walks into a jab.
Willie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Willie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leroy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leroy sets himself, and Willie steps forward looking for the clinch! Leroy avoids it this time.
Leroy dodges the punch combination from Willie.
Leroy tried to counter with a leg kick but Willie avoided it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Turnbull with that takedown attempt.
Dead Ii punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
Turnbull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull has been working on his balance at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dead Ii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turnbull is trying to keep an underhook but Dead Ii manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dead Ii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turnbull trying to control here.
Dead Ii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dead Ii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull won't allow Dead Ii to pass to mount.
Turnbull trying to control but Dead Ii postures up. #T1#
Dead Ii stalling.
Turnbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead Ii is thwarting Turnbull's attempts to control the position.
Turnbull is looking for a sweep. Dead Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Turnbull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dead Ii is controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turnbull is looking for a sweep. Dead Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead Ii is taking a breather. Turnbull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turnbull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dead Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turnbull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Turnbull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turnbull looking to control. #T3#
Turnbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dead Ii's guard. #REVR#
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Dead Ii keeps moving.
Dead Ii wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Turnbull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dead Ii dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dead Ii postures up.
Dead Ii stays in close to Turnbull's body and controls the position.
Dead Ii passes into half guard.
Turnbull wants to improve his position but Dead Ii is controlling well.
Dead Ii trying to control the pace. #T4#
Turnbull wants to control but Dead Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turnbull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead Ii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turnbull trying to control but Dead Ii postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead Ii trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Turnbull looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead Ii 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#
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryan Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turnbull with a body shot.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dead Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull looks for a takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt - Dead Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Turnbull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dead Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but Dead Ii pushes him off.
Dead Ii looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turnbull closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Turnbull pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Dead Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dead Ii wants it to stay on the feet.
Dead Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL2#
Dead Ii clinches. #BC2#
Dead Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead Ii sprawls and moves away.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii connects with a body shot.
Turnbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dead Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turnbull rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii defends it nicely.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.#T3#
Dead Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead Ii moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Dead Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dead Ii avoids it.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Turnbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Turnbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range. #TD2#
Dead Ii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turnbull on his heels. He'll look to pass Turnbull's guard now, I'm sure.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Dead Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Dead Ii looking to pass the guard.
Dead Ii keeps trying to improve his position.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull controls Dead Ii momentarily but Dead Ii frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dead Ii clinches. #TD2#
Dead Ii manages to pull guard.
Turnbull throwing strikes from guard but Dead Ii blocks nicely.
Turnbull wants to control from the top but Dead Ii keeps moving.
Turnbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dead Ii keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Turnbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead Ii is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Turnbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dead Ii has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dead Ii breaks from the clinch.
Turnbull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dead Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turnbull thinking.
Dead Ii misses with an uppercut.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.#T2#
Dead Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Turnbull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turnbull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by clinching up.
Turnbull jumps guard but Dead Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Dead Ii breaks from the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turnbull as he avoids it easily.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dead Ii circles away.
Dead Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Turnbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbull has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##TD2#
Dead Ii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Turnbull can't fight it off and eventually Dead Ii manages to take the fight to the floor. Turnbull looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dead Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dead Ii tries to stand but Turnbull is controlling from the bottom.
Dead Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Turnbull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Dead Ii tries to pass.
Dead Ii controlling from the top position.
Turnbull controls Dead Ii momentarily but Dead Ii frees himself.
Ryan Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turnbull throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Wu with that takedown attempt.
Yarborough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wu.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wu misses with a looping left.
Wu with a poor takedown
and Yarborough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yarborough but Yarborough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through Wu's defenses.
Yarborough moves out of range as Wu strikes.
Yarborough appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough connects with a body shot that sends Wu's belly button to the back.
Yarborough works the jab nicely.#T1#
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarborough has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wu moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wu or perhaps it was just good defense by Yarborough, which made it look bad.
Yarborough getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Wu is rocked!
Wu misses with a takedown
and Yarborough counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yarborough drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wu right on the button. Wu goes down! Yarborough follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yarborough gets the win via TKO!

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

Event: DMMA 9: Jurisic vs Pinks
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amida is trying to defend but Rat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amida keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rat in particular looking to stall.
Rat wants to free his trapped foot but Amida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rat wants to control but Amida is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amida trying to control but Rat postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida wants to get back to full guard.
Rat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Amida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rat wants to free his trapped foot but Amida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amida is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rat controlling from the top position.
Amida wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
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.
Rat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rat darts in looking for a takedown but Amida gets double underhooks and turns Rat into the cage.
Rat tries to clinch
and Amida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rat closes the distance and clinches up with Amida, looking for a takedown. Rat pushes Amida against the cage but Amida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rat wants to clinch but Amida slips to the side#KD#
and Amida counters with a head kick that drops Rat to the mat! Rat scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Rat is rocked!
Rat has his takedown stuffed
and Amida counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Rat off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Amida follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Rat was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CMMA 106: Contenders II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Lusen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Panic defending well as Lusen loads up on a big left hand.
Panic is looking to counter the offense by Lusen and move into the clinch.
Lusen lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Lusen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panic takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic lands with a right to the head.
Panic presses Lusen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lusen backwards.
Panic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panic digs a right hand underneath Lusen's ribcage. Lusen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Lusen. #T1##BC2#
Lusen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Panic gets a clinch.
Panic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lusen to keep the fight standing.
Panic has Lusen pushed against the cage.
Lusen wants to get back to striking at distance but Panic won't allow it.
Panic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lusen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lusen misses with an uppercut
and Panic counters with a stiff right hand.
Lusen throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic throws a wild body kick that Lusen sees coming a mile off.
Panic sets himself, and Lusen steps forward looking for the clinch! Panic avoids it this time.
Panic misses with a hook. Lusen ducked under it nicely.
Panic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lusen throws out the jab. #T2#
Panic throws a hook but Lusen avoids it easily.
Panic scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Panic clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Lusen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Lusen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lusen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Panic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Lusen saw that one coming.
Lusen throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lusen's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lusen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lusen misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.#T3#
Lusen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Lusen ducks down to avoid it.
Panic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lusen is out of range and Panic settles back down.
Da Lusen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lusen looks to land a combination but Panic avoids it well.
Panic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lusen misses with a lunging right hand
and Panic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lusen throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic staying out of range there.
Lusen misses with a straight left.
Panic is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Panic throws a body punch but Lusen moves out of range.
Lusen throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lusen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lusen throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lusen throws a leg kick that misses.
Panic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lusen throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Panic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Panic gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Panic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Panic misses with a hook to the body
and Lusen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lusen defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lusen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panic catches Lusen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panic lands with an overhand left.
Lusen looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by Panic.
Panic fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic wants to clinch up but Lusen keeps it at a distance.
Lusen looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lusen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic misses with a two punch combination.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lusen.
Lusen misses with a straight left.
Panic tries to counter by clinching up but Lusen breaks away and moves out of range.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lusen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lusen misses with a left hand
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Panic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panic connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panic lands a head shot.
Lusen throws a leg kick
and Panic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lusen thinking.
Lusen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panic closes the distance but Lusen moves to the side
enabling Lusen to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lusen throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lusen misses with a hook
and Panic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panic moves out of range as Lusen strikes.
Lusen throws a series of punches but Panic avoids them all with ease.
Panic is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Lusen drives through and clinches with Panic against the cage.
Panic avoids the elbow strike from Lusen, against the cage.
Satanic Panic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panic misses with some punches.
Lusen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panic.
Lusen is trying to break the clinch but Panic is controlling him.
Panic jumps guard but Lusen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Panic blocks an elbow strike from Lusen. #BC2#
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lusen's head backwards.
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Lusen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lusen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lusen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lusen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panic scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lusen misses with a head kick. #CL#
Panic clinches up with Lusen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Panic decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lusen trying to control but Panic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Panic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lusen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Panic working for submissions but it's allowed Lusen to get to half guard. #T1#
Panic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Panic trying to control the position.
Lusen wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Panic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lusen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lusen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lusen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Panic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lusen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Panic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panic is trying to keep Lusen in close. #T3##SUB#
Panic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Panic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lusen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Panic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lusen doesn't defend quickly enough and Panic has managed to lock this one up! Can Lusen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Panic on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Satanic Panic!
A relieved looking Satanic Panic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Calderwood 's ribs.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calderwood has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Tam Calderwood has been cut.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz's coach down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz stuns Calderwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Calderwood moves into the clinch.
Calderwood tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderwood smiles and moves away.
Diaz stuns Calderwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz scores with a body shot. #TD#
Calderwood gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calderwood wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Calderwood postures up. #T1#
Calderwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Calderwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calderwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calderwood 's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Calderwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Calderwood .
Calderwood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Diaz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Calderwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calderwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Calderwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Calderwood trying to work for an americana but Diaz has managed to regain full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully.
Calderwood wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Calderwood trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Calderwood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Diaz's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully.
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 Tam Calderwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tam Calderwood 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calderwood goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.#TD#
Calderwood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Diaz trying to control but Calderwood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Calderwood isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Calderwood on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Diaz wants to control but Calderwood is keeping him busy.
Calderwood is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood stops Diaz from passing to mount. #T1#
Calderwood is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calderwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderwood is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood gets back to half guard.
Calderwood has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz tries to control but Calderwood wriggling away.
Calderwood regains half guard.
Calderwood wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Calderwood actively working from the bottom here.
Calderwood is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calderwood is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderwood looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diaz passes into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Calderwood to take his back!
Calderwood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Calderwood .
Calderwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calderwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tam Calderwood 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Calderwood get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Calderwood stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Diaz runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz!
After the fight, Nolan Diaz 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: DMMA 6: Rocksaw vs Saros
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Finlay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reese.
A head kick misses from Reese. #KD#
Finlay drops Reese with a beautiful combination! Reese stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finlay is looking for the KO!#ROC#Reese is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Reese is holding his hands too far apart here. Finlay throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Reese is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alasdair Finlay!
Our winner, Alasdair Finlay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lubov. No joy for Turnbull on that attempt.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lubov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnbull tries for a takedown but Lubov circles away easily
and Lubov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turnbull is defended easily by Lubov.
Alexander Lubov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Turnbull.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lubov defends it nicely.
Turnbull's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turnbull's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubov punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Lubov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Turnbull with a poor takedown
and Lubov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull tries to clinch
and Lubov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Lubov sends Turnbull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lubov is motioning to the referee to let Turnbull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Turnbull is rocked!
Lubov finds Turnbull's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Turnbull flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lubov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Turnbull will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Lubov!

Event: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Willie wants to clinch.
Pardi throwing a counter right hand but Willie manages to avoid it.
Pardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willie moves away.
Pardi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willie throws a hook to the side of Pardi's head but Pardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.
Pardi slips a jab from Willie.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willie misses with an uppercut.
Pardi throws out a powerful jab.
Willie lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pardi digs a good hook to Willie's body.
Pardi thuds a left hand into Willie's body.
Pardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Willie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Pardi defending well as Willie loads up on a big left hand.
Pardi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Willie! But no joy.
Pardi lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Groundskeeper Willie has been cut.
Willie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Willie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pardi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willie is trying to hold Pardi in close to prevent damage but Pardi has managed to pass into half guard.
Pardi 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.
Pardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willie keeps working. #SUB2#
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pardi wants to take a breather but Willie is having none of it.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Pardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Pardi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pardi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Pardi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Willie actively working from the bottom here.
Willie is in trouble now - Pardi has advanced to mount!
Willie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pardi with shots to the head and body - Willie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Willie tries to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
Pardi landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Willie is rocked!
Willie is squirming around, avoiding Pardi's attempts to control the action.
Pardi moves to the back position. #T4#
Willie is trying to remain composed but Pardi is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Willie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Pardi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Willie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willie tries to escape the position.
Willie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Willie is trying to stand back up.
Pardi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Groundskeeper Willie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pardi moves away from the strike by Willie.
Pardi missing with a left hand there. Willie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.
A swing and a miss from Pardi.
Pardi looks to throw the jab but Willie is out of range.
Pardi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willie can do to turn this around?
Pardi lands with a hook. Willie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Willie is still on wobbly legs! Can Pardi finish him?
Willie misses with a straight left.
Willie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Willie seems to have recovered his senses.
Willie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Pardi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Willie looking for a guillotine here but Pardi defends easily.
Pardi passes Willie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Pardi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Willie is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi lands strikes from half guard.
Willie is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pardi works his way into side control.
Willie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Willie can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Pardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pardi trying to control the action but Willie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kristof Pardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willie struggling a bit here.
Willie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willie is looking to reverse the position.
Willie is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Pardi working away.#T3#
Pardi wants to control but Willie is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Willie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pardi lands a nice forearm strike. #ES2#
Willie throws Pardi to one side and escapes!
Groundskeeper Willie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Willie coming out on top.
Willie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Willie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willie lands a glancing blow to the side of Pardi's head.
Willie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pardi as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Pardi misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Willie misses.
Pardi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willie manages to avoid it.
Willie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willie shoots in but Pardi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pardi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Willie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pardi. #CL#
Pardi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willie is trying to force a seperation but Pardi has the dominant position.
Willie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pardi.
Willie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pardi.
Willie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pardi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardi.
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 Kristof Pardi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Groundskeeper Willie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pardi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willie throws a hook to the side of Pardi's head but Pardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pardi misses with a wild combination.
Willie misses with a left hand
and Pardi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pardi lands a jab to Willie's midsection.
Willie with a nice cross.
Willie shoots in for a takedown but Pardi shows good takedown defense.
Pardi throwing a counter right hand but Willie manages to avoid it.
Pardi ducks under a wild hook from Willie.
Willie throws a jab when Pardi was well out of range.
Pardi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Willie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pardi.
Willie misses with an uppercut. Pardi saw that one coming.
Pardi takes a swing at Willie's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pardi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willie's half guard.
Pardi is keen to just control but Willie is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Pardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willie defends it well. #SUB#
Pardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willie defends it well.
Pardi prevents Willie from improving his position.
Willie is trying to control but can't.
Pardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pardi working Willie over with strikes. #SUB2#
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Pardi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Pardi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willie is looking to escape.
Pardi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Willie wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pardi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristof Pardi!

Event: CMMA 100
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Lusen throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Minaur swings for the body but Lusen moves out of range.
Lusen ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
A jab from Lusen finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
Lusen lands with a straight right. De Minaur didn't see that one coming.
De Minaur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lusen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lusen with a hook.
De Minaur misses with a combination
enabling Lusen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#De Minaur is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Lusen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur scores with a shot to the body.
De Minaur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lusen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen. #CL2#
Lusen clinches.
I was talking to De Minaur's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Lusen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
Lusen lands with a left to the head.
De Minaur scores with a hook to the body.
Lusen lands an elbow just above De Minaur 's eye.
Lusen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lusen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Lusen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lusen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
De Minaur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lusen blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Minaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lusen stalling.
De Minaur blocks the elbow strike.
De Minaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Lusen controls his hands. #T2#
The referee calls for Lusen to work.
Lusen looking to stall.
De Minaur scores with a shoulder strike.
De Minaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Lusen controls his hands.
Lusen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lusen digs a right hand into De Minaur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Minaur's gas tank.
Lusen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lusen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lusen misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
Lusen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Minaur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lusen backwards.
De Minaur misses with the head strike.
Lusen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lusen.
Lusen lands a hook that snaps the head of De Minaur backwards.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Lusen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lusen on the inside.
Lusen misses with some punches.
Lusen blocks a body shot from De Minaur.
Lusen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Minaur is keeping busy.
Lusen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Minaurs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lusen.
Lusen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lusen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lusen misses with a body punch.
Lusen working aggressively here.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
Lusen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lusen wants to stall.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lusen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
De Minaur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lusen.
De Minaur tries to throw a body punch but Lusen avoids it by throwing De Minaur back against the cage.
De Minaur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Minaur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lusen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lusen blocking some punches.
De Minaur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from De Minaur on the inside.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from De Minaur.
De Minaur scores with a shot to the side of Lusen's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur blocks a body shot from Lusen.
Lusen has De Minaur pushed against the cage.
Lusen working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Lusen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's time! De Minaur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lusen throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
De Minaur clinches.
Lusen controlling the action here for a moment.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from De Minaur fails to land.
Lusen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lusen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a shoulder strike.
Lusen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lusen.
Lusen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lusen prevents a body shot from De Minaur. #T1#
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from De Minaur.
De Minaur tries a body shot but Lusen blocks it.
Da Lusen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lusen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from De Minaur.
Lusen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Minaur lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Lusen.
De Minaur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lusen backwards.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from De Minaur fails to land.
De Minaur digs a right hand underneath Lusen's ribcage. Lusen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lusen taking a breather.
Lusen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Minaur or not.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Lusen.
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Lusen has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lusen.
De Minaur blocks an elbow strike from Lusen.
Lusen misses with an elbow strike.
Lusen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lusen misses with the head strike.
De Minaur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lusen backwards.
De Minaur dodges an elbow strike from Lusen.
Lusen throws a head punch that misses.
Lusen misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lusen's elbow.
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lusen is trying to stall.
De Minaur tries to throw a body punch but Lusen avoids it by throwing De Minaur back against the cage.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
De Minaur blocks an uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a punch to the body.
Lusen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Minaurs head.
De Minaur lands with a right to the head.
Lusen misses with some punches.
Lusen throws an elbow that misses.
De Minaur lands with a right to the head.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
De Minaur blocks an elbow strike.
Lusen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lusen lands with a light punch inside.
Lusen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
De Minaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from De Minaur on the inside.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Lusen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lusen is pushing De Minaur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
De Minaur pushes Lusen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lusen backwards. #ROC#Lusen is rocked!
De Minaur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lusen is still on wobbly legs! Can De Minaur finish him?
De Minaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lusen throws a head punch that misses.
Lusen seems to have recovered his senses.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lusen is breathing heavily.
Lusen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Minaur fails to land.
Lusen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lusen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lusen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur blocks an uppercut.
Lusen takes a shot to the head.
Lusen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lusen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
De Minaur dodges the punch combination from Lusen.
Lusen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Lusen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Jab by De Minaur.
De Minaur walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lusen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Minaur swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lusen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Rod De Minaur 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: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
King connects with a leg kick.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller checks a leg kick.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Miller misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Miller.
King 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.
Miller looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King throws a leg kick but Miller checks it. #CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Miller blocking some punches.
King blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller blocks a body shot from King.
King digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
King working aggressively here.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Miller prevents a body shot from King.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.#T3#
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King prevents a body shot from Miller.
King lands an uppercut.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller prevents a body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#King is rocked!
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocking some punches.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josephus Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Miller misses.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
King tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Miller cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miller 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.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
King throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Miller misses with a right hand
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miller is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
King takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller misses with a straight left. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King wants to break free but Miller has control. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
King swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller digs a good hook to King's body.
King throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King thumps Miller with a low kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
King lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
King misses with a shot to the body
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King lands with a good body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
King connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
King cracks Miller with a good jab.
Miller lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands with a cross.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King misses with a body shot. #T4#
Miller checks a low kick from King.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
King defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Miller avoided it.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller. #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
King throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King connects with a leg kick.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller thuds a left hand into King's body.
King feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Nice shot lands for King.
King throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King misses with a body shot.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
King tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Miller's head back.
Nice cross by Miller.
King tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Miller swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King misses with an uppercut
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller slips a jab from King.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.#T2#
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
King scores with a body shot.
Miller tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Miller gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a body shot from King.
Josephus Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks King with a big uppercut! King tries to clinch up but Miller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples King to the mat! King covers up and Miller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josephus Miller!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 932

Total users: 40245