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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 13, 2022
#R1#
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Lund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Lund ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Lund avoids it well.
Daghammar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daghammar digs a good hook to Lund's body.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lund circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Lund feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Daghammar throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Lund tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Lund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daghammar misses the body punch
letting Lund counter with a right hand.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lund doesn't seem bothered though.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Lund counters with a stiff right hand.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Lund.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Lund staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Lund misses its target.
Dag Daghammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lund is out of range and Daghammar settles back down.
Lund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Lund cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Lund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Lund counters with a left to the body.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Lund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daghammar connects with a jab.
Daghammar works Lund's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar throws a combination that misses
and Lund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lund, as that shot connected.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Lund's head but Lund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Lund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Lund counters with a body kick.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Daghammar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lund lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lund connects with a body shot.
Daghammar misses with a jab to the body
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
Lund is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Daghammar.
Daghammar swings for the body but Lund moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a leg kick
and Lund counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar thows a leg kick but Lund checks it
and Lund counters with a left to the body.
Lund is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Lund counters with a low kick, right behind Daghammar 's knee.
Lund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Lund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Daghammar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lund. Daghammar shrugs it off though.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lund counter with a right hand.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar throws a sloppy body shot
and Lund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lund throws a counter high kick but Daghammar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daghammar looks winded!
Daghammar lands a body shot.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Lund counters with a thumping low kick.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lund dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Lund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a leg kick that misses.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund counters with a good low kick that Daghammar was not able to check.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lund.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Lund counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daghammar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
Lund lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lund counters with a left to the body.
Lund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lund counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daghammar's knee momentarily.
Daghammar is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Lund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lund delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Lund finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Lund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Lund scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daghammar misses with a two punch combination.
Lund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Daghammar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
Lund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daghammar throws a sloppy head kick
and Lund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Lund. That snapped Daghammar's head back.
Lund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lund connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Lund with a hook.
Daghammar throws a combination that misses
and Lund counters with a leg kick.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Lund counters with a nice uppercut.
Lund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.#T3#
Lund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar throws a combination that misses
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
Daghammar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lund counters with a solid body kick.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar throws a combination that misses
and Lund counters with a low kick, right behind Daghammar 's knee.
Lund scores with a jab.
Lund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Lund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar walks into a left hand. #ROC#Daghammar is rocked!
Aaron Lund is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Daghammar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar is still on wobbly legs! Can Lund finish him?
Lund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Lund counters with a right hand to the body.
Daghammar seems to have recovered his senses.
Lund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lund scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Daghammar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daghammar misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar misses with a double jab
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lund dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Lund lands.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Lund counters with a nice body kick.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lund circles away quickly and effectively.
Daghammar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lund.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Daghammar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lund has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Lund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lund.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lund is looking to counter punch.
Lund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Lund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar walks into a jab.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Lund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
Lund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Lund saw that one coming.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Lund is looking to counter punch.
Lund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daghammar lands a head shot.
Lund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daghammar has time to react.#T2#
Daghammar throws a body punch but Lund moves out of range.
Lund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund lands the left hand.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lund to counter with a crisp jab.
Lund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Lund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Lund counters with an inside leg kick.
Lund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Lund.
Daghammar misses with a double jab. #T3#
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lund connects with a body shot.
Lund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Aaron Lund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Lund swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Lund is looking to counter punch.
Lund blocks a low kick nicely.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lund digs a good hook to Daghammar's body. #T4#
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Lund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daghammar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Lund avoids them all with ease.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Lund counters with a body kick that stops Daghammar in his tracks momentarily.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Lund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lund 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lund!

A relieved looking Aaron Lund thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#928 Joosep v Haskins     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch but Daghammar is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a single leg into guard. Ekstrovertti didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ekstrovertti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ekstrovertti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Daghammar has passed into side control. #T1#
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekstrovertti keeps working.
Daghammar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ekstrovertti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Daghammar controls the position.
Ekstrovertti struggling a bit here.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep.
Ekstrovertti is not content to let Daghammar control the position.
Daghammar takes a little break here. Ekstrovertti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekstrovertti keeps working.
Ekstrovertti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daghammar connects with a decent elbow.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep.
Daghammar taking a break here but Ekstrovertti is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekstrovertti controlling the position well.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though. #T3#
Ekstrovertti moves into full guard.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daghammar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daghammar trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Daghammar looking to sit in guard and control but Ekstrovertti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Ekstrovertti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daghammar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ekstrovertti, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Daghammar won't allow Ekstrovertti to sweep him here.
Daghammar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daghammar postures up in Ekstrovertti's guard and throws a big left but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daghammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar distracts Ekstrovertti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a triangle here but Daghammar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ekstrovertti defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Ekstrovertti sizes up Daghammar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daghammar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekstrovertti jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a shoot takedown. Ekstrovertti fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekstrovertti working a defensive guard here.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.
Ekstrovertti pulls Daghammar in close to prevent any damage.
Ekstrovertti wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar wants to pass the guard but Ekstrovertti is keeping the position.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekstrovertti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ekstrovertti looking to control.
Daghammar looking to sit in guard and control but Ekstrovertti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekstrovertti throwing strikes from guard but Daghammar blocks nicely.
Ekstrovertti stops Daghammar from standing up.
Ekstrovertti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ekstrovertti landing some decent shots from guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving. #T3#
Ekstrovertti postures up in Daghammar's guard and throws a big left but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar wants to stand but Ekstrovertti is controlling the position.
Ekstrovertti is in close to Daghammar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Ekstrovertti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekstrovertti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daghammar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ekstrovertti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti is staying tight to Daghammar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daghammar.#TD2#
Daghammar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ekstrovertti to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Daghammar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ekstrovertti presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
A body shot lands from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ekstrovertti breaks from the clinch.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks Ekstrovertti with an uppercut!
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Daghammar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti checks it well.
Ekstrovertti lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it well and moves away.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daghammar with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daghammar thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar tries to work over Ekstrovertti's front leg with a kick but Ekstrovertti checks it. #T3#
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the head.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range and Ekstrovertti settles back down.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it well and moves away.
Ekstrovertti delivers a nice body kick.
Ekstrovertti with a nice cross.
Ekstrovertti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar shows good takedown defense.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekstrovertti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Ekstrovertti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekstrovertti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekstrovertti punishes Daghammar's body 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!
Daghammar moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Daghammar checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a low kick, looking for Ekstrovertti's leg but Ekstrovertti calmly moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a front kick aimed at Ekstrovertti's knee but Ekstrovertti avoids it well. #TD2#
Ekstrovertti shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to pass the guard.
Ekstrovertti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar is trying to control the position but Ekstrovertti postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!

A relieved looking Vertti Ekstrovertti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Legba misses.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legba avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Legba tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba jabs at Daghammar's body.#TD2#
Legba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legba manages to pass to side control.
Legba trying to control the pace. #T1##ES#
Daghammar kicks off Legba and gets to his feet.
Legba scores with a shot to the body.
Legba digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Daghammar misses.
Legba cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar misses with a looping right.#T2#
Legba avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Legba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target. #TD2#
Legba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daghammar's guard.
Legba is looking to advance position but Daghammar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Daghammar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daghammar with shots to the head and body - Legba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legba is desperately trying to improve his position but Daghammar has a good base and remains in mount.
Legba keeps trying to improve his position.
Daghammar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Daghammar prevents Legba from getting the reversal.
Daghammar working the ground and pound effectively.
Legba tries to reverse the position but Daghammar maintains control.
Legba is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Daghammar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legba is looking to escape.
Daghammar punching from mount but Legba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Legba is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Legba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Legba looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar lands with an overhand left.
Legba lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Legba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Legba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Daghammar pushes Legba off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL2#
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Legba has clasped his hands together around Daghammar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Daghammar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Legba is quick to defend against it.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Legba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Legba scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Legba misses. #T2#
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Legba connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Legba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar slips a jab from Legba.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Legba scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Legba counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Legba with a series of wild strikes but Legba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Legba finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Legba digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Legba.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legba.
The crowd cheers as Legba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Legba lands a stunning uppercut that sends Daghammar to the mat! #ROC2#Daghammar is rocked!#SUB2#
Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daghammar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oh Daghammar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daghammar seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Legba is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Daghammar to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legba swinging wildly here.
Legba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Legba gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Legba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daghammar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Legba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
An elbow from Legba crashes against the mat.
Daghammar wants to control but Legba postures up.
Legba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Legba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daghammar is trying to control Legba's posture but Legba avoids it. #SUB2#
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Legba throws an elbow but Daghammar slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Legba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Legba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daghammar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Daghammar is not content to let Legba control the position.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Daghammar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Legba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daghammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!

Papa Legba tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Dag Daghammar was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
McStafferson throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McStafferson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McStafferson.
McStafferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McStafferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McStafferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McStafferson throws out the jab.
McStafferson tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McStafferson scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
McStafferson swinging wildly here.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but McStafferson avoids it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McStafferson checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStafferson swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range. #T1#
Daghammar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McStafferson on the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
McStafferson dips to his left and cracks Daghammar with an uppercut!
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daghammar takes one to the side of the head.
McStafferson lands a two punch combo.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McStafferson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into side control. McStafferson won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McStafferson tries to buck Daghammar off but Daghammar is having none of it.#T2#
McStafferson parries the strikes from Daghammar easily there. Daghammar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McStafferson to escape.
Daghammar trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't.
Daghammar cracks McStafferson with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
McStafferson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daghammar off and has taken his back!
McStafferson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
McStafferson working for the choke. #SUB#
McStafferson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Daghammar taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaz McStafferson!
In defeat, Dag Daghammar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Fujiwara tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Fujiwara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujiwara. That did some damage!
Fujiwara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daghammar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujiwara somewhat.
Fujiwara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards Fujiwara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Fujiwara scores with a four punch combination!
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujiwara wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daghammar, as that shot connected. #T1#
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Daghammar circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar dodges the punch combination from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Fujiwara gets a clinch. #TD#
Daghammar has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daghammar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujiwara tumbling to the mat - Daghammar dives into Fujiwara's guard.
Daghammar pushing down on Fujiwara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daghammar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daghammar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SU#
Daghammar gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Fujiwara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Daghammar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands. #BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Fujiwara misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiwara is defended easily by Daghammar.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Fujiwara looks to land a combination but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujiwara.
A punch combination from Fujiwara misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujiwara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Fujiwara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daghammar with a body shot.
Fujiwara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daghammar in his tracks. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daghammar enables Fujiwara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daghammar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Pound Town Athletics inform me that Fujiwara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fujiwara trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Daghammar wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Daghammar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara stops Daghammar from standing up.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fujiwara won't allow Daghammar to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Daghammar.
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Fujiwara scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fujiwara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujiwara.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daghammar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujiwara throws a counter combo.
Fujiwara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fujiwara momentarily.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!#T1#
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujiwara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daghammar cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a double jab #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujiwara!
Fujiwara is trying to work for a sweep but Daghammar has mounted him!
BOOM! Daghammar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar wants to control the pace but Fujiwara is squirming around nicely.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Fujiwara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daghammar is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Fujiwara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving.
Fujiwara wants to control but Daghammar passes easily into half guard.
Fujiwara taking some punishment here, with Daghammar in his half guard.
Daghammar throwing shots but Fujiwara is blocking nicely.
Daghammar is thwarting Fujiwara's attempts to control the position.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara is refusing to be controlled, as Daghammar sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daghammar slows the pace down in half guard.
Fujiwara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daghammar controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fujiwara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daghammar preventing the sweep.
Daghammar trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fujiwara darts in looking for a takedown but Daghammar gets double underhooks and turns Fujiwara into the cage.
Daghammar moves out of range as Fujiwara strikes.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar digs a right hand underneath Fujiwara's ribcage. Fujiwara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar lands a left hand.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to stall.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara. #T1#
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiwara on the side of the head.
Fujiwara misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daghammar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daghammar wants to stand and escape but instead Fujiwara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.#T2#
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara stops Daghammar from standing up.
Fujiwara throws a strike but Daghammar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.#T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara has a closed guard, preventing Daghammar from standing up.
Daghammar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.
Fujiwara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daghammar digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

An out of breath and clearly excited Dag Daghammar thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Daghammar both land. Nice combination.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McStafferson misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but McStafferson is quick to defend against it.
McStafferson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
McStafferson throws a one two combo.
McStafferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
McStafferson misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStafferson swinging wildly here.
McStafferson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McStafferson throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McStafferson takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
McStafferson's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McStafferson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
McStafferson looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from McStafferson finds it's target.#T1#
McStafferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
McStafferson lands a lovely overhand right.
McStafferson tries to clinch but Daghammar is having none of it.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but McStafferson avoids it well and moves away.
Daghammar slips a jab and a cross from McStafferson.
McStafferson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards McStafferson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McStafferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Daghammar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McStafferson lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from McStafferson misses.
Daghammar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McStafferson.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStafferson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McStafferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McStafferson fails to land with a series of punches.
McStafferson looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by McStafferson. #T2#
Daghammar throws a body punch but McStafferson moves out of range.
McStafferson misses with a looping left.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daghammar connects with a jab.
McStafferson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daghammar with a jab.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by McStafferson.
McStafferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from McStafferson.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as McStafferson jumps back.
McStafferson dodges the punch combination from Daghammar.
Despite the aggression on McStafferson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McStafferson with a hook.
McStafferson misses with a wild combination. #T3#
McStafferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McStafferson.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daghammar duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
McStafferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McStafferson misses with a double jab.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but McStafferson is just out of range.
McStafferson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daghammar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McStafferson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Daghammar, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStafferson misses with a two punch combination.
Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
Sloppy strikes from McStafferson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStafferson misses with a straight right.
McStafferson digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
Daghammar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daghammar connects with a single shot there.
McStafferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McStafferson is working the combinations to good effect here.
McStafferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McStafferson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McStafferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
McStafferson misses with a looping right.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
McStafferson throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar moves out of range as McStafferson strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
No joy there for McStafferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Daghammar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McStafferson throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swings for the body but McStafferson moves out of range.
McStafferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar takes a swing at McStafferson's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McStafferson works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daghammar misses with a hook. McStafferson ducked under it nicely.
McStafferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
McStafferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for McStafferson.
McStafferson stuns Daghammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McStafferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
McStafferson takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Daghammar drops his hands momentarily and McStafferson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McStafferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStafferson.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
McStafferson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McStafferson misses with a combination #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McStafferson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McStafferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McStafferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daghammar landing some decent shots from guard.
Daghammar 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.
McStafferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar. #T3#
McStafferson working a defensive guard here.
Daghammar postures up in McStafferson's guard and throws a big left but McStafferson blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McStafferson is on top in guard. #REVB#
McStafferson prevents Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
McStafferson advances position into side control!
McStafferson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daghammar's legs.
McStafferson throws a strike aimed at the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar avoids it well.#T4#
McStafferson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daghammar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McStafferson.
McStafferson moves into full mount! #SUB2#
McStafferson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daghammar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daghammar and McStafferson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
McStafferson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daghammar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McStafferson's guard! Nice work there by Daghammar!
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz McStafferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar lands an overhand right.
Daghammar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McStafferson lands a head shot.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McStafferson misses with a straight right.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as McStafferson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Daghammar throws the left hand but McStafferson avoids the punch easily.
McStafferson staying out of range there.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into side control. McStafferson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStafferson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daghammar's best efforts.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daghammar throwing shots but McStafferson is blocking nicely.
McStafferson is staying active underneath Daghammar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but Daghammar is controlling well. #T1#
McStafferson is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar is looking to take a break and control but McStafferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar trying to control the pace.
McStafferson tries to get to full guard but Daghammar has control of the leg.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
McStafferson regains full guard. Nicely done.
McStafferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daghammar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McStafferson slips nicely into half guard.
McStafferson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
McStafferson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daghammar has worked his arm free - good work by Daghammar!
Daghammar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McStafferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daghammar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaz McStafferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McStafferson taking a break here but Daghammar is having none of it and regains half guard.
McStafferson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daghammar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McStafferson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaz McStafferson!

In defeat, Dag Daghammar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Reich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.
Reich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Reich feints a counter leg kick.
Daghammar throws a right hand that Reich ducks under and follows up with a left that Reich also avoids with ease.#KD#
Daghammar lands a left and a right that sends Reich crashing to the canvas! Daghammar dives into mount looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daghammar looking to ground and pound but Reich is blocking nicely.
Daghammar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daghammar. #T1#
Reich working to try and regain half guard.
Reich blocking the ground and pound.
Reich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daghammar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daghammar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
Reich tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.#T2#
Daghammar controlling his opponent.
Daghammar cracks Reich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reich is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Reich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daghammar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reich tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.#T3#
Reich can't escape the position.
Daghammar looking to ground and pound but Reich is blocking nicely.
Daghammar punching from mount but Reich doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
Daghammar lands a big elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jarred Reich's cut even more.
Daghammar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reich hang on?
Daghammar unloads with some shots from mount but Reich bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Reich tries to hold on but Daghammar pushes him away.
Daghammar controlling the position easily from mount.
Daghammar raining down shots from the mount!
Reich is squirming around, avoiding Daghammar's attempts to control the action.
Daghammar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daghammar landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarred Reich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Reich.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reich throws out the jab.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
Daghammar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Reich had a free shot at his head there.
Reich swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daghammar scores with a jab.#T1#
Reich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Reich.
Daghammar lands with a good body shot.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reich can do to turn this around?
Daghammar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daghammar cracks Reich with an open hand slap.#CUT#The cut above Jarred Reich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Daghammar waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Reich. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Reich to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Reich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar connects with a couple of short punches.
Reich is still in real trouble! Can Daghammar finish him?#T2#
Daghammar tries to free his leg and advance position but Reich is retaining full guard.
Reich seems to have recovered his senses.
Reich being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar stands and throws Reich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Daghammar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Daghammar slows the pace down.
Reich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Daghammar controls the position. #SU#
Daghammar decides to stand back up.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Daghammar lunges at Reich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reich's hand. #CUT#Jarred Reich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Reich misses.
Daghammar throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dag Daghammar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dag Daghammar thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#906 Hiro v Clark     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Daghammar throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Daghammar takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar lands with a nice body punch.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daghammar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar. #T1#
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell wants to take the fight to the mat but Daghammar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daghammar as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mitchell.
Daghammar tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mitchell 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.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Daghammar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Mitchell.#T2#
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daghammar is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
Daghammar slows down the pace here.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Daghammar improves position.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Daghammar is pushing Mitchell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mitchell lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell is trying to drag Daghammar to the mat but Daghammar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike.
Daghammar tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daghammar or not.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Daghammar tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell trying to control the position but instead, Daghammar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitchell into the cage.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell is working Daghammar over against the cage.
Daghammar lands an uppercut.
Daghammar stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Mitchell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Daghammar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daghammar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mitchell off the cage and back into range.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daghammar clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Mitchell. #T1##CL2#
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Daghammar against the cage.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Daghammar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitchell working aggressively here. #TD2#
Mitchell has picked Daghammar up - he's going for a ride! Mitchell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daghammar is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Mitchell is just content to waste time from the top position. Daghammar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mitchell throws a strike but Daghammar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mitchell trying to control the position here. #T3#
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell managing to control the position.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daghammar controls the pace.
Daghammar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daghammar preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mitchell looking to score a takedown here. Daghammar is defending well but Mitchell drives through and ends up in Daghammar's guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Daghammar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Daghammar!#REVR#
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mitchell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Travis Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Mitchell works over Daghammar's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daghammar sprawls well. Daghammar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Daghammar tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitchell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daghammar jabs Mitchell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitchell should have avoided that one.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Mitchell.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitchell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daghammar works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.
Travis Mitchell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mitchell lands a body punch.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
A short right from Mitchell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daghammar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Daghammar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A short right from Daghammar.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Daghammar tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.#T4#
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
A short left from Mitchell.
A short right from Mitchell.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Daghammar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Daghammar scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Mitchell.
I've got Mitchell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Mitchell!

During a confident post fight interview, Travis Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar works Ekstrovertti's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daghammar's knee momentarily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Ekstrovertti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekstrovertti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekstrovertti misses with a series of wild punches.
Daghammar moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Daghammar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.#T2#
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Ekstrovertti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Ekstrovertti is predictable there #TD2#
so Daghammar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekstrovertti is trying to hold Daghammar in close to prevent damage but Daghammar has managed to pass into half guard.
Daghammar trying to control the action but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard but Daghammar has mounted him!
Daghammar working Ekstrovertti over with strikes here.
Ekstrovertti is looking to get to half guard.
Daghammar lands with some strikes.#T4#
Ekstrovertti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daghammar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ekstrovertti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is working hard here to advance position.
Ekstrovertti is bucking up trying to escape but Daghammar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ekstrovertti tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.
Daghammar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Daghammar is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daghammar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ekstrovertti?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daghammar as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekstrovertti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekstrovertti at a distance.
Ekstrovertti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a combination. Daghammar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekstrovertti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter with a takedown but Daghammar is quick to defend against it.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Daghammar counters with a single leg into guard. Ekstrovertti didn't expect that.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position.
Ekstrovertti looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekstrovertti, not yet.
Ekstrovertti pulls Daghammar in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daghammar wanted to stand there but Ekstrovertti had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekstrovertti 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 Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it well and moves away.
Ekstrovertti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daghammar slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daghammar duly obliges.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Ekstrovertti moves forwards but Daghammar connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Ekstrovertti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar lands an overhand right.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Ekstrovertti with a nice calf kick.
Daghammar cracks Ekstrovertti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Daghammar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekstroverttis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Daghammar misses. #T3#
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab.
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right hand.
Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Ekstrovertti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Ekstrovertti misses.
Daghammar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daghammar lands a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekstrovertti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!

Vertti Ekstrovertti 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.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#895 Hiro v Kodjia     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Weudke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daghammar swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar lands with a hook. Weudke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weudke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daghammar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weudke scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Weudke counters with a body kick.
We've been informed that Weudke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daghammar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weudke - the referee stops the clock and Daghammar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weudke. Daghammar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daghammar takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daghammar rather than just go for the knockout.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a head kick. That will keep Daghammar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weudke catches Daghammar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Daghammar saw it coming and moves away.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daghammar throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weudke misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Weudke. #T3#
Weudke throws a nice head kick!
Daghammar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
Daghammar connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
Daghammar catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weudke scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Weudke gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Daghammar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daghammar throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Weudke throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar slips a jab from Weudke.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke lands with a nice body kick.
Daghammar wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Weudke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
A low kick from Daghammar is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Daghammar connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke lands with a shot to the body.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Weudke.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weudke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.#T3#
Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weudke.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but Weudke avoids it well and moves away.
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Weudke thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Weudke tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daghammar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Weudke is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Weudke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Daghammar stands up from half guard.
Daghammar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weudke connects with a leg kick.
Weudke thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke keeps Daghammar at a distance using the push kick.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Weudke checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Daghammar lands a jab to Weudke's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke lands with a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Weudke lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke scores with a sloppy right hand. Daghammar should have avoided that one.
Weudke walks into a straight right hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
A shot to the body from Daghammar misses
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Daghammar was not able to check.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daghammar.
Weudke checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Daghammar moves out of range as Weudke throws a body kick.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
Weudke delivers a nice body kick.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weudke to score with a decent uppercut.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!

A relieved looking Roland Weudke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#892 Horse v Kodjia     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daghammar. Daghammar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Daghammar.
Parker's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker cracks Daghammar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daghammar drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker lands a head shot.
Parker tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Parker misses.
Daghammar lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
Daghammar cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Daghammar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard.

Parker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daghammar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Parker. #BC2#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Parker throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range. #T3#
Parker scores with a head kick. Daghammar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Daghammar there.
Parker misses with a right hand #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parker!
Parker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Daghammar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daghammar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Parker defending against the ground and pound.
Parker is being controlled here. #T4#
Daghammar trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Parker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Parker throws a leg kick #TD#
and Daghammar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard.

Parker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daghammar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Daghammar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike.
Daghammar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar looking for a takedown.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Parker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
A jab from Parker misses.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Parker swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Daghammar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard.

Parker pushes Daghammar off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daghammar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Alex Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Parker moves into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Daghammar is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parker prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Parker blocking some punches.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards. #T2#
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Daghammar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Parker is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Parker slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Daghammar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Parker throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daghammar circles away quickly and effectively.
Daghammar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.#ROC#Parker is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
Daghammar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Daghammar finish him?
Daghammar punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Daghammar moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar lands with a right that hurts Parker. Parker looks to clinch but Daghammar throws a short knee that drops Parker. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dag Daghammar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dag Daghammar made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#886 Falcone v Newton     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1##TD2#
McStafferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but McStafferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McStafferson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daghammar is trying to stand up here but McStafferson is controlling him well.
McStafferson is pressing down on Daghammar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daghammar is holding on for now.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daghammar tries to kick McStafferson off but McStafferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daghammar defends it well.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom. #T1#
McStafferson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daghammar sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson stops Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar is trying to get back to full guard.
McStafferson is keen to just control but Daghammar is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McStafferson is looking to advance position but Daghammar won't allow it. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daghammar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but McStafferson is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McStafferson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daghammar defends it nicely.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStafferson is defended easily by Daghammar.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3##TD2#
McStafferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Daghammar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McStafferson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Daghammar won't allow it.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Daghammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStafferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
McStafferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daghammar swivels and escapes.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Daghammar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daghammar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daghammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McStafferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McStafferson throws a right and a left that Daghammar avoids nicely.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Daghammar avoids them all with ease.
Daghammar misses with a hook #TD2#
and McStafferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Daghammar wriggles free and stands up.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. McStafferson moves away and avoids it.
And McStafferson tries to counter it with a takedown but Daghammar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McStafferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Daghammar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McStafferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daghammar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.#TD2#
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daghammar is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar looks like he's trying to stand up.
McStafferson uses his free foot to push down on Daghammar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daghammar. #SUB2#
McStafferson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daghammar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daghammar and McStafferson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working. #SUB2#
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well. #SUB2#
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Daghammar is defending well.
McStafferson taking a breather here. #SUB2#
McStafferson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daghammar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McStafferson's guard! Nice work there by Daghammar! #SUB2#
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
McStafferson looking for a sweep. Not yet McStafferson, not yet.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daghammar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daghammar landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McStafferson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Daghammar uses it to pass to side control.
McStafferson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Daghammar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
McStafferson is desperately trying to improve his position but Daghammar has a good base and remains in mount.
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar content just to control the position here.
Daghammar wants to control but instead McStafferson manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
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#
McStafferson shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar scores with a body shot.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from McStafferson. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by McStafferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but McStafferson avoids it well and moves away.
Daghammar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a shoot takedown. McStafferson fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but McStafferson blocks nicely.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Daghammar content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daghammar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Daghammar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McStafferson, up you get! #T3#
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from McStafferson misses #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daghammar is stalling in the full guard.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daghammar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McStafferson wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a triangle here but Daghammar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Daghammar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McStafferson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daghammar's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daghammar 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

After the fight, Dag Daghammar 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: GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Daghammar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the head.
Daghammar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Newton.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar with a jab.
Newton clobbers Daghammar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Newton misses.
Daghammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Daghammar should have avoided that one.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton lands with a right hand.
Newton throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newton misses with a body shot.
A combination from Daghammar does no damage.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Newton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Newton.
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.#CL#
Newton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daghammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
Nice body punch from Newton. #BC2#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daghammar lands an overhand right.
Daghammar 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.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Newton looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Newton.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton with a jab.
Newton takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Newton had a free shot at his head there.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newton moves out of range of the leg kick from Daghammar.
Daghammar slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daghammar. That's going to slow Newton down.
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Newton walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Newton forces Daghammar back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Daghammar is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton is working Daghammar over against the cage.
Daghammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton lands a shoulder strike.
Daghammar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Daghammar looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Daghammar. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Newton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daghammar regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daghammar managing to control the position.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Daghammar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him. #SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daghammar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Daghammar in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Newton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daghammar has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daghammar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Daghammar there.
Daghammar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daghammar connects with a nice short shot to Newton's temple.
Daghammar 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daghammar tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.#SUB#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daghammar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
Newton checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
A lazy left from Daghammar finds it's target.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton connects with a single shot there.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
Newton blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Newton.#T1#
Newton looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Newton misses the jab.
Newton avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newton blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Newton misses with a hook. Daghammar ducked under it nicely.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Newton checks it.
Newton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daghammar defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton lands with a hook. Daghammar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Newton misses the body punch #TD2#
and Daghammar counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daghammar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newton is not content to let Daghammar control the position.
Newton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Daghammar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dag Daghammar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daghammar lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
Newton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Daghammar decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Daghammar lands a head kick!
Daghammar tried to score with a low kick but Newton checks it.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Newton.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Bill Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Daghammar takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Newton moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Daghammar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daghammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daghammar wants to land a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daghammar connects with a right hand. Newton shakes it off.
Newton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daghammar throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Daghammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newton.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Newton.
Daghammar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Newton.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it well and moves away.
Newton throws a good cross that connects.
Newton throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.#T2#
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Daghammar misses with a straight left.
Daghammar throws a combination. Newton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Newton misses.
Daghammar feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Newton stops Daghammar from standing up. #SUB#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daghammar escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daghammar cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Newton tries to bench press Daghammar off him but Daghammar keeps the position.
Daghammar trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton tries to bench press Daghammar off him but Daghammar keeps the position. #T4#
Newton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daghammar trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Daghammar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daghammar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Daghammar trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton 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##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton had his way with Dag Daghammar in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Newton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newton thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daghammar with the inside leg kick.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daghammar throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Newton misses with a hook. Daghammar ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Newton.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daghammar is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Daghammar is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Daghammar is defending it quite comfortably.
Daghammar tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daghammar trying to control from the bottom.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
Newton wants to advance to full mount but Daghammar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Daghammar keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass. #SUB#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily.
Newton wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Daghammar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely. #SUB#
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Daghammar defends easily.
Daghammar postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
Daghammar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Daghammar has passed into side control.
Newton tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!

Bill Newton retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, Dag Daghammar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice strike.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Good work by Daghammar as he checks the leg kick.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar slips under a jab.#T3#
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar drops his hands momentarily and Ekstrovertti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
Daghammar clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daghammar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekstrovertti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD2#
Daghammar gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daghammar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti manages to get to full guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Daghammar trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Daghammar in close. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daghammar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daghammar.
A lazy body kick from Daghammar
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti with a nice cross.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
A punch lands to the side of Ekstrovertti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ekstrovertti counter with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daghammar lands the left hand.
Ekstrovertti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards Ekstrovertti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses #TD2#
and Daghammar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekstrovertti's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
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 Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Daghammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekstrovertti, as that shot connected.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekstrovertti's head.
Daghammar with a hook.#T3#
Daghammar punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Daghammar swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range. #T4#
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Ekstrovertti only half commits.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar lands a really nice looking cross but Ekstrovertti seems unphased.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dag Daghammar.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

Dag Daghammar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Daghammar.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daghammar jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
As Daghammar tries to get set, Bolleke tries to push him back and clinch up but Daghammar manages to avoid the attempt.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke tries to counter by clinching up but Daghammar breaks away and moves out of range.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daghammar counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Daghammar with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Daghammar.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolleke avoids it really well and circles away.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke. #TD2#
Bolleke tries to sprawl but Daghammar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolleke trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar postures up in Bolleke's guard and throws a big left but Bolleke blocks it.
Daghammar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daghammar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Daghammar won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Daghammar lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke lands a head shot.#T4#
Bolleke leaves Daghammar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daghammar swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bolleke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daghammar fails with the takedown.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch. #T1#
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Bolleke works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolleke working aggressively here. #T2#
Daghammar lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar is looking to control Bolleke's arms but Bolleke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Bolleke.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bolleke.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar wants to break free but Bolleke has control.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke.
Daghammar avoiding damage. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Bolleke.
Thomas Bolleke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Daghammar.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back.
Bolleke cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar throws a front kick aimed at Bolleke's knee but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar motions for Bolleke to come forward. Daghammar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daghammar manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar 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.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Daghammar swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Daghammar
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Bolleke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daghammar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bolleke throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolleke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Bolleke lands.#T3#
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolleke prevents it.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar has Bolleke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolleke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolleke scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar is working for takedown but Bolleke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.#T4#
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Daghammar tries to work over Bolleke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolleke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
Daghammar defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Daghammar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke slips under a jab.#T1#
Bolleke needs to keep his hands up - Daghammar had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Bolleke. No joy for Daghammar on that attempt.
Daghammar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolleke blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolleke after a bit of a struggle.
Daghammar trying to stall but Bolleke improves his position.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolleke blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Daghammar is trying to push Bolleke away but Bolleke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Bolleke pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar is pushing Bolleke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolleke misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bolleke presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolleke.
Bolleke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke had his way with Dag Daghammar in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Daghammar blocks a jab.#CL#
Bolleke darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolleke.
Daghammar taking a breather.
A short left from Bolleke.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Bolleke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daghammar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Bolleke presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolleke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolleke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bolleke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bolleke.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke is working Daghammar over against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Bolleke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Bolleke lands a nice uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Bolleke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolleke is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolleke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolleke.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolleke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch but Bolleke keeps him there for the moment.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolleke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Daghammar is rocked!
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards. #T4#
Bolleke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Daghammar can't break the clinch.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolleke working aggressively here.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolleke blocking some punches.
Bolleke tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Daghammar as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Bolleke, 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.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andreev.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Andreev misses the jab.
Andreev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Daghammar as Andreev shoots in.#TD#
Daghammar feints and as Andreev raises his hands in defense, Daghammar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.
Daghammar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Daghammar defends easily.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #T1#
Daghammar controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but Andreev blocks nicely.
Daghammar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andreev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Daghammar's head. #ES#
Daghammar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been told by Daghammar's head coaches at LOD: Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Daghammar there.
Nice shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Andreev is quick to defend against it.
Andreev throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Andreev avoids it well.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.#T3#
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Andreev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Andreev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Daghammar taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Andreev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Daghammar parries the strikes from Andreev easily there. Andreev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daghammar to escape. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Daghammar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working.
Andreev tries to score with some ground and pound. Daghammar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daghammar defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Andreev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Andreev working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev trying to control the position but Daghammar is working away.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Daghammar digs a good hook to Andreev's body.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Daghammar - just one landing.
Nice shot by Daghammar.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Daghammar scores with a jab. Andreev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daghammar as he jumps to the side.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andreev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andreev throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab. #T2#
Daghammar throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Daghammar swinging wildly here.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Andreev moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Andreev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreev just manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev checks a low kick from Daghammar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Daghammar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andreev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreev with the counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev lands a jab to the nose.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andreev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Andreev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
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!
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev lands a head shot.#T4#
Daghammar scores with a leg kick.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andreev enables Daghammar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andreev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andreev looking to control.
Daghammar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev looking to control.
Daghammar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daghammar controlling from the top position.
Daghammar slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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#
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar misses with a leg kick
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Andreev.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Andreev scores with a four punch combination!
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Andreev. #T1#
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andreev.
Andreev tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Andreev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daghammar throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Andreev checks the leg kick.
Daghammar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Daghammar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Andreev working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily.
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Daghammar is proving a slippery customer.
Daghammar passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Daghammar there.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Andreev gets full guard.
Daghammar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daghammar chips away with some ground and pound.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daghammar slips a nice elbow through Andreev's hands, connecting with Andreev's forehead.#T4#
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Daghammar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Andreev is rocked!
Daghammar is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Andreev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Daghammar fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Andreev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Daghammar! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar 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: GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from DeSilva lands.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daghammar. That's going to slow DeSilva down.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
DeSilva throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
Daghammar wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar lands with a nice body punch.
Daghammar slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a single leg into guard. Daghammar didn't expect that.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
DeSilva trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.
Daghammar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
DeSilva stays in close to Daghammar's body and controls the position.
DeSilva trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeSilva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daghammar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSilva thinking. #CL#
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch. #TD#
DeSilva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daghammar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but DeSilva is controlling him well.
DeSilva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeSilva cracks Daghammar with a big elbow.
Daghammar is trying to escape the position but DeSilva is controlling the position.
Daghammar prevents DeSilva from moving into mount. #T3#
Daghammar is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
DeSilva tries to move to mount but Daghammar blocks the move with his legs.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Daghammar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for DeSilva.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSilva trying to move into half guard but instead Daghammar has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.
Daghammar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeSilva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daghammar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daghammar trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard. #REVR#
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Daghammar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeSilva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DeSilva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar avoids it really well and circles away.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as DeSilva jumps back.
Daghammar throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
Daghammar walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
DeSilva tries to counter with a takedown but Daghammar is quick to defend against it.
DeSilva slips a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
DeSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but DeSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Daghammar pushes DeSilva off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeSilva at a distance.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with an inside leg kick.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
DeSilva shoots and misses
and Daghammar counters with a low kick, right behind DeSilva 's knee.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as DeSilva jumps back.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva misses the jab.#T2#
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Daghammar stuns DeSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.#TD#
DeSilva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva is stalling here. Daghammar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeSilva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Daghammar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DeSilva regains half guard.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.
Daghammar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
DeSilva has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva has control of Daghammar's left arm, preventing Daghammar from doing any damage.
Daghammar throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daghammar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeSilva looking to control.
Daghammar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daghammar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daghammar is in close to DeSilva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daghammar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeSilva pinned against the cage. DeSilva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeSilva tries to counter with a takedown but Daghammar is quick to defend against it.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.
Daghammar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeSilva defends well and Daghammar ends up having to push DeSilva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeSilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva scores with a nice right hand.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Daghammar in a clinch.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva tries to pull guard but Daghammar holds him up against the cage and eventually DeSilva drops back down to his feet.
DeSilva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daghammar lands a right hand. #T1#
Daghammar tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeSilva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeSilva rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Daghammar tries to sprawl but DeSilva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daghammar gets back to full guard.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daghammar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Daghammar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Daghammar tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daghammar walks away with a smile on his face. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into DeSilva's body.
DeSilva lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar cracks a nice hook into DeSilva's ribs.#T3##TD2#
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeSilva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on DeSilva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeSilva parries the strikes from Daghammar easily there. Daghammar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeSilva to escape.
Daghammar is putting a hurting on DeSilva here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
DeSilva tries to bench press Daghammar off him but Daghammar keeps the position.
Check out the look on Daghammar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daghammar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Daghammar working away.
DeSilva stops Daghammar from passing to mount.
DeSilva looks to move to half guard but instead Daghammar has passed into mount! Damn!
Daghammar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Daghammar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daghammar working DeSilva over with strikes here.
DeSilva regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Daghammar has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daghammar is controlling the pace.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

Dag Daghammar 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: GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Daghammar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris!
Daghammar is trying to ground and pound but Norris uses the momentary lack of control by Daghammar to regain half guard.
Daghammar is controlling the pace.
Daghammar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Daghammar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daghammar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daghammar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Daghammar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Norris pushes Daghammar off looking to stand but Daghammar dives back in and keeps control.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daghammar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Daghammar is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daghammar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Norris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar thumps Norris with a low kick.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Norris works over Daghammar's head and body with a nice combination.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Daghammar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daghammar is looking to score with low kicks.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Daghammar coming out on top.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Norris takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Norris misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.#TD#
Daghammar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norris quickly recovers to half guard.
Daghammar lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daghammar connects with a nice short shot to Norris's temple.
Daghammar throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Daghammar is predictable there
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Daghammar checks the leg kick.
Norris feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Daghammar counters by clinching up.
Norris blocks a body shot from Daghammar. #T1#
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Norris lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Daghammar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris misses with the combination. #T2#
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Daghammar and move into the clinch position.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
A leg kick checked by Norris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Norris throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Norris swinging wildly here.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Norris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Norris's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Daghammar is wise to it.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Daghammar settles back down.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Norris misses
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris connects with a looping right hand.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Daghammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norris.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Norris lands.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Daghammar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris misses with a low kick.#T1#
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Daghammar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Daghammar persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Norris slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Daghammar tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
A cross from Norris lands.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a nice looking body shot.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
A short left from Norris.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daghammar throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daghammar.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Daghammar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Daghammar avoids it this time.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Norris.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris scores with a jab.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Daghammar shrugs it off.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris blocks a head kick by Daghammar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Dag Daghammar was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maraçon.
Daghammar lands a nice hook to Maraçon's body. Maraçon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Maraçon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daghammar blocks it well.
Maraçon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maraçon. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maraçon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
Maraçon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daghammar.
Maraçon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon with a nice calf kick.
Maraçon is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Maraçon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Daghammar scores with a shot to the body.
Maraçon tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon clobbers Daghammar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Daghammar jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maraçon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maraçon thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Daghammar. Those never looked like landing.
Maraçon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar slips a jab from Maraçon.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Maraçon misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Maraçon lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Maraçon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maraçon on the side of the head.
Daghammar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zimmer Babies in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Maraçon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar scores with a jab.
Maraçon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Maraçon ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Maraçon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maraçon.
Daghammar looks for the body kick but Maraçon saw that one coming.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maraçon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maraçon throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maraçon lands an overhand right.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Maraçon throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Maraçon checks it.
Maraçon stuffs the takedown attempt from Daghammar. Daghammar gets slowly back to his feet.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maraçon in his tracks.
Daghammar slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Maraçon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maraçon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Daghammar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maraçon is able to avoid easily.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Daghammar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Daghammar ducks right into an uppercut from Maraçon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maraçon scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Maraçon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar lands a really nice looking cross but Maraçon seems unphased.
Daghammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Maraçon's head.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Maraçon blocks the low kick.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Maraçon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daghammar tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Maraçon connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Maraçon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maraçon jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maraçon lands the left hand.#T2#
Daghammar 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Daghammar.
Maraçon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daghammar sizes up Maraçon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maraçon stuffs the takedown.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Maraçon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Maraçon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Maraçon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Maraçon checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Maraçon with a nice calf kick.
Daghammar defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon moves out of range of the leg kick from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Maraçon flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daghammar lunges at Maraçon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maraçon's hand.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the body.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
As Maraçon looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Maraçon just gets out of the way.#T4#
Daghammar takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
Daghammar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Maraçon darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maraçon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
Maraçon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Maraçon lands a body punch.
Maraçon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maraçon scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
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#
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Maraçon circles away easily
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks Maraçon with an uppercut!
Maraçon is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Maraçon tries to clinch up.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.
Maraçon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
Maraçon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maraçon misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maraçon throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Daghammar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daghammar 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 Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon looks to throw a body kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Maraçon's body.
Daghammar shoots in and drives through. Maraçon sprawls well.
Daghammar takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Daghammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maraçon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar scores with a jab. Maraçon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maraçon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar lands a nice hook to Maraçon's body. Maraçon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Maraçon avoids the punch easily.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pablo Maraçon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Daghammar dives in and scores a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
Maraçon working a defensive guard here.
Maraçon wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Maraçon wants to control the position but Daghammar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Daghammar wants to take a breather but Maraçon is having none of it.
Daghammar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maraçon is looking to control Daghammar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maraçon avoid being mounted?#T3#
Daghammar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Daghammar prevents Maraçon from improving his position.
Daghammar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar 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.
Maraçon throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maraçon defends well and Daghammar ends up having to push Maraçon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar catches Maraçon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon connects with a jab.
Maraçon throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maraçon counters with a nice body kick.
Maraçon lands with an overhand left.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dag Daghammar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daghammar, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

Dag Daghammar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#838 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Daghammar.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Maraçon.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maraçon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maraçon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Maraçon pushes Daghammar away with a front kick.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Maraçon counters with a head kick. That will keep Daghammar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Daghammar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maraçon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.#T1#
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daghammar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daghammar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Maraçon does it's job there.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Daghammar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maraçon lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Maraçon gets caught napping as Daghammar dives in and scores a takedown. Maraçon manages to retain guard.#T2#
Daghammar trying to control but Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Daghammar throws a big elbow that misses.
Maraçon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maraçon is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Maraçon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maraçon pushing down on Daghammar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maraçon slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Maraçon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Maraçon is controlling him
Maraçon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maraçon is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maraçon tries to pass to full mount but Daghammar defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maraçon thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Daghammar.
Daghammar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.
Daghammar defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
Maraçon is looking to clinch.
Maraçon needs to keep his hands up - Daghammar had a free shot at his head there.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maraçon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Maraçon there.
Maraçon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
Daghammar misses with a left hand
enabling Maraçon to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Maraçon.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Maraçon lands with an overhand left.
Daghammar with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Maraçon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Daghammar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maraçon manages to circle out of the way.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Maraçon.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Maraçon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maraçon tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Maraçon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maraçon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Maraçon. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Maraçon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maraçon in his tracks.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maraçon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Daghammar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maraçon counters with a two punch combo.
Daghammar with a hook.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Maraçon tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daghammar takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon thumps Daghammar with a low kick.#T3#
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maraçon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maraçon works the jab nicely.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daghammar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maraçon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maraçon works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daghammar 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 Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Daghammar connects with a right hand. Maraçon shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Daghammar wants to slow Maraçon down by chopping away at his legs.
Maraçon slips a jab from Daghammar.#T4#
Maraçon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daghammar misses with a takedown attempt - Maraçon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maraçon lands with a nice body punch.
Maraçon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daghammar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daghammar.
Daghammar with a jab.
Maraçon scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Daghammar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daghammar tries to score with some ground and pound. Maraçon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maraçon can't do much from the bottom here.
Daghammar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daghammar misses with the ground and pound.
Maraçon is trying to control Daghammar's posture but Daghammar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with the ground and pound.
Daghammar in side control, throwing shots but Maraçon defends.
Maraçon manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Maraçon is trying to maintain the position but Daghammar is very close to passing his half guard.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maraçon defending well though.
Maraçon has hold of Daghammar's hands but Daghammar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maraçon keeping hold of Daghammar's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maraçon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daghammar trying to control but Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daghammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maraçon's head.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maraçon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maraçon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maraçon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar postures up in Maraçon's guard and throws a big left but Maraçon blocks it.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
Maraçon keeping full guard, as Daghammar tries to pass.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar stopping the sweep attempt from Maraçon.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maraçon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Maraçon catches Daghammar right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon lands the left hand.
Daghammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Maraçon's body.
Maraçon throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maraçon manages to circle out of the way.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar digs a good body shot into Maraçon's ribs.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Maraçon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maraçon checks a low kick from Daghammar.
A little jabbing left from Maraçon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maraçon slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Maraçon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daghammar throws a chopping leg kick but Maraçon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daghammar slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Maraçon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon scores with a jab.
Daghammar misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maraçon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Shin with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daghammar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Shin only half commits.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.#TD#
Daghammar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shin is trying to defend but Daghammar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daghammar thows a huge punch but Shin dodges it nicely.
Daghammar is just content to waste time from the top position. Shin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar preventing the sweep.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Daghammar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daghammar throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Shin keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shin has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Daghammar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shin's guard.
Daghammar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shin wants to improve his position but Daghammar is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.#T3#
Shin controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin is refusing to be controlled, as Daghammar sits in half guard.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shin defending well though.
Daghammar throwing shots but Shin is blocking nicely.
Shin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a punch from half guard.
Daghammar working over Shin with some ground and pound. Shin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Daghammar. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Daghammar works over Shin with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daghammar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Daghammar connects with a solid leg kick.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Daghammar.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shin pinned against the cage. Shin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Shin.#T1#
Daghammar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin with a nice calf kick.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Shin connects with a leg kick.
Daghammar slips a jab from Shin.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar clobbers Shin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shin thinking. #T2#
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
Daghammar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some bone on bone action there as Daghammar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Shin avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Shin scores with a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Shin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daghammar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Daghammar chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shin has control of Daghammar's left arm, preventing Daghammar from doing any damage.
Shin working a defensive guard here.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shin scores with a kick to the body.
Daghammar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Daghammar finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin moves forwards but Daghammar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids 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!
Shin scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD#
Daghammar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shin!
Shin tries to improve position but can't.
Shin gets back to half guard.
Shin is pressing down on Daghammar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Daghammar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shin is trying to keep Daghammar in close.
Daghammar is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daghammar is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar being controlled here momentarily.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daghammar controls the pace.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daghammar passes into side control.
Shin seems a little lost for a moment, as Daghammar dominates the positioning.
Daghammar trying to control the position but Shin is working away. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Shin.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin misses with a low kick as Daghammar jumps back.#TD#
Daghammar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shin's guard.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

In his post fight interview, Dag Daghammar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#822 Fungus v MacArthur     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Priester scores with a one two! Daghammar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Priester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester prevents a body shot from Daghammar. #BC2#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Priester tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester stuns Daghammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Priester scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Priester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar slips a jab from Priester.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Daghammar swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Priester.#T2#
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Priester with a nice cross.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daghammar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priester takes one on the button.#T3#
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Priester throws a push kick but Daghammar slaps the foot to one side.
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Daghammar avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Priester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Priester.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Both fighters circling a little - Priester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Priester looks to clinch
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.#CL#
Priester has Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daghammar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.#T4#
Priester blocking some punches.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Priester moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Daghammar sizes up Priester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester 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#
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Priester.
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Priester lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Priester counters with a thumping low kick.
Daghammar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Daghammar saw it coming and moves away.
Priester lands the left hand.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Daghammar checks a low kick from Priester.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daghammar.
Daghammar cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Daghammar tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Daghammar lunges at Priester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Priester's hand.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
Daghammar shoots in but no luck this time.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
A jab lands there for Daghammar.#T2#
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Daghammar throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.#CL#
Priester instigates a clinch.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daghammar slowing the pace effectively.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Daghammar is breathing heavily.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester lands with a short shot to the head.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daghammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Priester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Priester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Priester pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Priester digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
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!
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Priester lands a right hand.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Priester. Priester obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Priester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Priester. No joy for Daghammar on that attempt.
Priester scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Priester misses.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Priester looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Priester rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Priester.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Priester tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar taking a breather.
Landon Priester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daghammar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Daghammar with an uppercut!
Daghammar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Priester counters with a two punch combo.
Daghammar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daghammar in his tracks.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Priester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
and Priester counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
A leg kick checked by Priester.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daghammar's head backwards.
Daghammar with a hook.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Priester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Priester cracks Daghammar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Priester takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Priester.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Priester.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar is trying to break the clinch but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A very excited looking Landon Priester 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.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Banner sizes up Daghammar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daghammar lands with a short shot to the head.
Daghammar working aggressively here. #TD2#
Banner pulls guard.
Daghammar cracks Banner with a solid left hand.#T1#
Daghammar trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Daghammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner 's head.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Daghammar pushes his legs off easily.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Banner looking for subs off his back but Daghammar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banner trying to control here. #SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Daghammar working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner .
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner is looking to sweep but instead, Daghammar has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Daghammar prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is staying active underneath Daghammar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daghammar controlling the action here.
Daghammar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Daghammar is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
Banner gets full guard.
Daghammar connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Banner has an active guard here but Daghammar has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Daghammar lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Daghammar in his half guard.
Daghammar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daghammar is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Daghammar jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banner throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Banner throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Banner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banner throws a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner misses with a hook.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daghammar swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target. #T1#
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Banner lands.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner misses with a jab to the body
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner throws a body kick that misses.
Banner scores with a leg kick.
Daghammar swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar slips under a jab from Banner .#T2#
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Banner wants to clinch
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
Daghammar tries to break free but Banner pushes him back against the cage.
Banner tries to pull guard but Daghammar holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet.
Daghammar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banner working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Banner throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Daghammar connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Banner defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner , as that shot connected.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Banner cracks Daghammar with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.
Nice body punch from Banner .
Daghammar defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner misses with a hook
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar throws a monster overhand right that drops Banner ! Daghammar follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Our winner, Dag Daghammar, 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: GAMMA#812 Fungus v Damagon     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Raharuhi scores with a head kick. Daghammar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Daghammar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Daghammar takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Daghammar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Daghammar checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Daghammar catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daghammar's knee momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
It looked like Daghammar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Daghammar tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi 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. #T3#
Daghammar looks for a takedown but Raharuhi sprawls well.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Raharuhi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raharuhi wants it to stay on the feet.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Daghammar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Daghammar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range. #T4#
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Daghammar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daghammar slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Raharuhi wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daghammar connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Daghammar takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raharuhi catches Daghammar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi throws a series of punches but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daghammar rather than just go for the knockout.
Daghammar lands a two punch combo.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. #T1#
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar cracks Raharuhi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Daghammar gets the takedown into side control.
Daghammar misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raharuhi struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Daghammar.#T2#
Daghammar cracks Raharuhi with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi sneaks back into half guard.
Raharuhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daghammar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daghammar's back!
Daghammar trying to control the action but Raharuhi just sinks the hooks in.
Raharuhi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Daghammar's body.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Raharuhi tries to keep control of the position but Daghammar is staying busy.
Raharuhi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daghammar.
Daghammar is trying to get back to his feet but Raharuhi has full control of the position and if anything, Daghammar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raharuhi lands shots from the back.
Daghammar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raharuhi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daghammar.
Raharuhi trying to control momentarily.
Raharuhi controls the action.
Daghammar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daghammar just trying to survive but Raharuhi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi walks into a stiff left hand from Daghammar.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raharuhi - that will leave a mark!
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
No joy there for Daghammar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raharuhi.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Daghammar is wise to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Daghammar lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi pushes Daghammar away with a front kick.#T1#
Daghammar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raharuhi tries to avoid it but Daghammar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raharuhi to the ground. Raharuhi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar darts in looking for a takedown but Raharuhi gets double underhooks and turns Daghammar into the cage.
Daghammar slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daghammar scores with a three punch combo!
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar shoots in and drives through. Raharuhi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Daghammar.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Raharuhi throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Daghammar lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raharuhi - that will leave a mark!
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Raharuhi lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Daghammar jumps back.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Daghammar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Daghammar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Daghammar's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!

Our winner, Taine Raharuhi, 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.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Ricard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Daghammar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricard scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricard.
A head kick misses from Ricard.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daghammar takes a step back to recover.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ricard counters with a nice body kick.
Daghammar defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ricard lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a hook. Daghammar ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Daghammar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Ricard misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Daghammar counters with a takedown into side control.
Daghammar trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Daghammar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ricard tries to buck Daghammar off but Daghammar is having none of it.
Ricard can't do much from the bottom here.
Daghammar lands an elbow.
Ricard tries to control but Daghammar manages to take his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar avoiding Ricard 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Ricard wants to escape the position.
Daghammar is landing with strikes from the back.
Daghammar controlling well, preventing Ricard from escaping the position.
Ricard turns into Daghammar and is now in his guard. #ES2#
Daghammar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ricard presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ricard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar blocks the elbow strike.
Ricard lands a left hand.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ricard lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Ricard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Ricard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Daghammar scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ricard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
Ricard slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Ricard moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ricard!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ricard!
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ricard is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Ricard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Ricard moved out of range.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Ricard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Ricard.
Ricard swinging wildly here.
Daghammar feints the counter takedown.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricard.
Ricard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ricard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Ricard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricard rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar misses with a double jab
and Ricard counters with a good low kick that Daghammar was not able to check.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Daghammar moves forwards but Ricard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daghammar's head backwards.
Ricard with a nice cross.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Daghammar throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Daghammar misses the body punch
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ricard sizes up Daghammar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ricard wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDaghammar.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
As Ricard backs off Daghammar throws a huge counter combo but Ricard manages to avoid it all.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Ricard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricard sizes up Daghammar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daghammar.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Ricard clinches up with Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Ricard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricard tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Ricard back against the cage.
Daghammar tries to break the clinch but Ricard is controlling the position. #TD2#
Daghammar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daghammar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricard's head.
Ricard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ricard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daghammar is working away from the top position though.
Daghammar trying to control from half guard but Ricard is working away.
Daghammar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ricard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daghammar is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daghammar lands a nice short elbow.
Daghammar trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ricard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Daghammar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daghammar throwing shots but Ricard is blocking nicely.
Ricard is looking to control Daghammar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ricard avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ricard looking for submissions off his back.
Ricard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Daghammar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ricard can't escape the position.
Ricard wants to hold on but Daghammar pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ricard throws a push kick but Daghammar slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Ricard scores with a punch to the head.
Ricard connects with a jab.
Farboleous Ricard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricard circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricard with a hook.
Daghammar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ricard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daghammar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Daghammar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
Daghammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricard's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Daghammar counters with a single leg into guard. Ricard didn't expect that. #T1#
Daghammar postures up.
Ricard controlling Daghammar's posture.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ricard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Ricard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ricard controls Daghammar momentarily but Daghammar frees himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ricard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ricard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ricard wants to control the position but Daghammar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ricard wants to get back to full guard.
Daghammar working over Ricard with some ground and pound. Ricard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ricard trying to hold on to Daghammar's head to control him but Daghammar postures up.
Ricard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ricard keeps moving.
Ricard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Daghammar cracks Ricard with a solid left hand.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daghammar is one step ahead there.
Ricard is pulling down on Daghammar's head to control his posture.
Daghammar postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ricard defends it well.
Daghammar throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard sets himself, and Daghammar steps forward looking for the clinch! Ricard avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Ricard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Daghammar.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Ricard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ricard throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ricard scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar blocks a leg kick.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Farboleous Ricard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ricard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daghammar, as that shot connected.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar moves forwards but Ricard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricard throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Ricard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
Daghammar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Ricard. #T1#
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Ricard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Daghammar lands with a nice body punch.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daghammar swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ricard defends it well.#TD2#
Daghammar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ricard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daghammar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ricard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ricard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daghammar is one step ahead there.
Ricard 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Daghammar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard. #T3#
Ricard trying to control from half guard but Daghammar is working away.
Ricard prevents Daghammar from standing back up.
Ricard moves nicely into side control.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ricard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working. #SUB#
Ricard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daghammar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ricard but great work by Daghammar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard tries to buck Daghammar off but Daghammar is having none of it.
Ricard trying to control but Daghammar flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ricard covers up after that shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar controlling well, preventing Ricard from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Daghammar throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard blocks a jab.
Ricard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Daghammar scores with the left hand. Ricard knows he should have avoided that one.
Ricard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
letting Ricard counter with a right hand. #T1#
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ricard to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Ricard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daghammar.
Daghammar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Ricard throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Ricard only half commits.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Daghammar counters with a single leg into guard. Ricard didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ricard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daghammar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ricard is looking to work some ground and pound but Daghammar has wrist control.
Ricard controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Ricard prevents Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
Ricard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
Dag Daghammar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Daghammar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ricard is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricard scores with a shot to the body.
Ricard lands a jab to the head.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard lands an overhand right.
Ricard is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Ricard's shoulder, as Ricard tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
And Ricard counters with a quick kick to the body but Daghammar blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Farboleous Ricard.
I think Ricard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!

Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Farboleous Ricard 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.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#805 Ricard v Arendse     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Daghammar throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoppe.
Hoppe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Daghammar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Daghammar is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar pushes Hoppe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hoppe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hoppe wants to control for a moment but Daghammar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Daghammar is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Hoppe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daghammar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hoppe wants to work for an arm triangle but Daghammar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daghammar is looking to escape.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daghammar's head.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoppe wants to free his trapped foot but Daghammar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.
Hoppe is stalling here. Daghammar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoppe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Daghammar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hoppe is looking to reverse the position.
Hoppe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppe keeps working.
Hoppe is pressing down on Daghammar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daghammar postures up and lands a big shot to Hoppe's brow. #SUB2#
Hoppe looking for a guillotine here but Daghammar defends easily.
Hoppe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoppe keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hoppe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Hoppe controls Daghammar momentarily but Daghammar frees himself.
Hoppe looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoppe, not yet.
Daghammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daghammar landing with the ground and pound.
Hoppe has Daghammar pulled in close to control his posture.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Daghammar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB2#
Daghammar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daghammar has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daghammar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hoppe is looking for a triangle but Daghammar pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hoppe working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hoppe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daghammar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoppe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe lands with a good body shot.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Hoppe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daghammar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoppe somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.#T1#
Hoppe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt - Daghammar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Hoppe is quick to defend against it.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown. Daghammar tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daghammar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Hoppe tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daghammar as he avoids it easily.
Daghammar lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Hoppe cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Hoppe.
Hoppe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daghammar defends well and Hoppe ends up having to push Daghammar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoppe catches Daghammar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoppe throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar leaves Hoppe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daghammar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoppe sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Hoppe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daghammar to the mat! Daghammar manages to get full guard.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Hoppe lands a couple of elbows.
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoppe landing with the ground and pound.
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hoppe cracks Daghammar with a solid left hand.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Daghammar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daghammar keeping full guard, as Hoppe tries to pass.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daghammar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hoppe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daghammar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoppe grinds an elbow into Daghammar's temple.
Hoppe working the head and body with strikes.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Hoppe working the ground and pound but Daghammar is defending the strikes.
Daghammar parries the strikes from Hoppe easily there. Hoppe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daghammar to escape.
Hoppe grinds an elbow into Daghammar's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar is trying to escape the position but Hoppe is controlling the position.
Hoppe working the ground and pound.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Daghammar is working away. #T1#
Daghammar defending against the ground and pound. #ES#
Daghammar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daghammar throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
Hoppe fails with the takedown.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar 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.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Hoppe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
Hoppe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoppe. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daghammar enables Hoppe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daghammar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Daghammar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hoppe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe tries to pull guard but Daghammar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daghammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike.
Hoppe is trying to pull guard but Daghammar has him pressed against the cage.
Hoppe looking for a takedown.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Hoppe manages to get underhooks.
Hoppe trying to control the position but instead, Daghammar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoppe into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoppe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hoppe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
Daghammar scores with a shot to the side of Hoppe's head.
Hoppe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daghammar up against the cage.#BC#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar shows good takedown defense.
Daghammar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoppe sprawls and moves away.
Daghammar takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.#T4#
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoppe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daghammar jabs at Hoppe's body.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoppe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Hoppe's belly button to the back.
Hoppe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoppe throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but Daghammar gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
Daghammar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoppe is defended easily by Daghammar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoppe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dag Daghammar!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#800 Conservative v Steel     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Daghammar swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee needs to keep his hands up - Daghammar had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Daghammar's head coaches at The Basement that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Daghammar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
Daghammar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee lands with a good body shot.#T1##TD2#
McGee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daghammar is trying to stand up here but McGee is controlling him well.
Daghammar has hold of McGee's hands but McGee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Daghammar is defending against the submission attempts here by McGee.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB2#
McGee seems to be looking for submissions.
McGee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daghammar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGee wants to pass to mount but Daghammar is defending the position.
McGee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGee working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee 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.
McGee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Daghammar gets full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McGee cracks Daghammar with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee stops Daghammar from standing up.
McGee stands up over Daghammar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McGee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daghammar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGee, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee wants to sweep but no luck.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daghammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.#SUB2#
McGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daghammar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McGee has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar cracks McGee with a solid left hand.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar throws a big elbow that misses.
Daghammar landing some decent shots from guard.
Daghammar is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGee staying out of range there.
Daghammar backing away here, and McGee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee slips under a jab from Daghammar.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
And McGee responds with a good body kick, but Daghammar manages to step out the way in time.
Daghammar throws a shot to the body.
Dag Daghammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Daghammar finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.#T1#
Daghammar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daghammar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daghammar moves forwards but McGee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGee 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.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Daghammar 's knee.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
McGee wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
McGee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Daghammar gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee manages to get back to half guard.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
Daghammar lands strikes from half guard.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daghammar.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
McGee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daghammar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McGee actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daghammar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daghammar cracks McGee with a solid left hand.
Daghammar wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet. #T3#
Daghammar stands up out of McGee's guard for a moment - McGee manages to land a nice upkick.
Bonerz McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daghammar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
McGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daghammar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
McGee wants to improve his position but instead Daghammar has moved into half guard.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.
Daghammar trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away. #T4#
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daghammar working McGee over with strikes.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daghammar is really struggling to control McGee but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daghammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daghammar is in close to McGee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGee has momentary wrist control but Daghammar slips an elbow through the middle.
McGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Daghammar.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar is in close to McGee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daghammar's guard. #REVB#
McGee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee trying to move into half guard but instead Daghammar has managed to sweep!#REVR#
McGee keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.#SUB2#
Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daghammar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daghammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
McGee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daghammar escapes and throws McGee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McGee is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Daghammar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGee some visible discomfort.
McGee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daghammar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Daghammar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McGee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGee tries to bench press Daghammar off him but Daghammar keeps the position.
Daghammar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Daghammar is working McGee over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
McGee is still trying to improve position.
Daghammar is putting a hurting on McGee here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daghammar lands an elbow. #T3#
Daghammar trying to control the position but McGee is working away.
Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGee to see if he's OK.
McGee taking a bit of punishment here - Daghammar scoring with strikes.
Daghammar wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
McGee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daghammar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daghammar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daghammar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daghammar is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daghammar lands strikes from half guard.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McGee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Daghammar passes into side control!#T4#
McGee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daghammar is working McGee over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
McGee is rocked!
McGee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGee is still in real trouble! Can Daghammar finish him?
Daghammar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGee gets back to half guard.
Daghammar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGee seems to have recovered his senses.
McGee regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daghammar 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Barbo staying out of range there.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Barbo circles away easily
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Barbo throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Barbo instigates a clinch.
Barbo is trying to stall.
Barbo prevents Daghammar from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar is looking to control Barbo's arms but Barbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo working aggressively here. #T1#
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daghammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is trying to force a seperation but Barbo has the dominant position.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Daghammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Daghammar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Barbo.
A head kick from Barbo lands but Daghammar takes it in his stride.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A jab from Daghammar finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daghammar.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Daghammar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daghammar somewhat.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo. #T4##CL#
Daghammar tries to keep at a distance but Barbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
Barbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
A short right from Barbo.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daghammar is trying to break the clinch but Barbo has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Barbo is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daghammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barbo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Daghammar misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Daghammar was not able to check.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar. #T1#
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daghammar is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Daghammar misses
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo tries to clinch but Daghammar is having none of it.
A combination from Barbo does no damage.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Daghammar takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Barbo. Barbo maintains the clinch.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daghammar can turn it around.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Daghammar is looking to control Barbo's arms but Barbo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Daghammar wants to break free but Barbo has control.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Daghammar looking to stall.
Barbo tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
Barbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo lands with a shot to the body.
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daghammar is defended easily by Barbo.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbo thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbo scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbo scores with a push kick.
Daghammar looks for a takedown but Barbo sprawls well.
Daghammar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbo lands a front kick.
Barbo connects with a body shot.
Daghammar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Barbo digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo lands with a right hand.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It appears Barbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Barbo closes the distance and pushes Daghammar back into the cage.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daghammar or not.
Barbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
A short uppercut from Daghammar.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo works on Daghammar's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch but Barbo keeps him there for the moment.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Daghammar's ribcage. Daghammar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Barbo manages to get underhooks.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.
Barbo tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
A short left from Barbo.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.#T3#
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daghammars head.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daghammar goes for a takedown attempt but Barbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Barbo.
Barbo throws a front kick that sends Daghammar stumbling back into the cage.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daghammar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Barbo connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
Barbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daghammar. Daghammar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Nice jab there from Barbo.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Barbo moves into range and clinches up with Daghammar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daghammar lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Daghammar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daghammar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbo 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!

A relieved looking Sala Barbo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dag Daghammar spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#790 Sidious v Fungus     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daghammar lands a jab to the nose.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenway misses the jab.
We've been told by Daghammar's head coaches at The Basement that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daghammar scores with a jab.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Kenway.
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenway.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Kenway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daghammar throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Kenway lands a two punch combo.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Daghammar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenway under the eye.
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!
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.#T2#
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Daghammar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Daghammar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Daghammar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daghammar throwing shots but Kenway is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kenway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Kenway trying to keep a closed guard but Daghammar is proving a slippery customer.
Kenway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kenway wants to stand but Daghammar is controlling the position.
Kenway is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kenway wants to stand but Daghammar is controlling the position. #ES2#
Kenway kicks Daghammar off and gets to his feet.
Kenway's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenway.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Daghammar lands a jab to Kenway's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar 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#
Kenway lands a head kick. Daghammar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daghammar connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Kenway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Kenway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Kenway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daghammar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kenway throws a right hand that Daghammar ducks under and follows up with a left that Daghammar also avoids with ease.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Kenway scores with a body shot.
Kenway feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
A jab lands there for Daghammar.#TD#
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kenway napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Kenway bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Kenway.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Kenway is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenway, right into the meat. #T2#
Daghammar misses with a shot to the body
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Daghammar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Kenway is rocked!
Kenway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway is still on wobbly legs! Can Daghammar finish him?
Some wild striking there from Kenway.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Daghammar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kenway falls backwards - clearly groggy! Daghammar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 647     
Date:   Mar 15, 2019
#R1#
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daghammar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daghammar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daghammar wants it to stay on the feet.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.#T2#
A nice combination there by Daghammar.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daghammar misses the jab.#T3#
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Daghammar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Daghammar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daghammar misses with a straight left.
Dall looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall throws a front kick that sends Daghammar stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Dall misses.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daghammar stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daghammar is able to avoid easily.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice body shot.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Daghammar gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dag Daghammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dall defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
A punch combination from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daghammar will feel that in the morning.
Daghammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
Dall slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar avoids a kick to the body.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daghammar defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Daghammar. Those never looked like landing.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a three punch combo that has Dall backing up. Dall nods at Daghammar to acknowledge the strikes.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Dall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daghammar is looking for a counter combo.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar misses the body punch
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall misses.
Daghammar scores with a hook.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Daghammar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Daghammar throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall. #T3#
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall with the counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daghammar is looking to escape.
Well, if Dall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dall is looking to pass Daghammar's guard but actually Daghammar recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daghammar is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall pulls Daghammar in close to prevent any damage.
Daghammar won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daghammar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Daghammar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dall has locked up a guillotine! Dall's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Daghammar is holding on here and Dall must be using up a lot of energy. Daghammar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dall gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Galen Dall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: CEC 642     
Date:   Feb 13, 2019
#R1#
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Daghammar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scorpion tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
Scorpion prevents Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet but Scorpion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Scorpion wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
A cross from Scorpion lands.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daghammar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Scorpion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.#TD2#
Scorpion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daghammar is trying to defend but Scorpion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scorpion trying to control the pace. #ES#
Daghammar kicks Scorpion off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck for Scorpion with that takedown attempt.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Daghammar slips a jab from Scorpion.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Daghammar.
Scorpion cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Daghammar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daghammar with a jab.
Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion lands with a cross.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion 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#
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scorpion misses with a right hand
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Scorpion counters with a right hand to the body.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorpion misses with the combination.
Daghammar misses with a series of wild punches.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scorpion, as that shot connected.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Daghammar moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.
Nice shot lands for Daghammar.#ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Scorpion throws a combination. Daghammar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scorpion or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Daghammar.
Scorpion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Daghammar lands a stunning uppercut that sends Scorpion to the mat!
Scorpion is still in real trouble! Can Daghammar finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scorpion seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Daghammar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back.
Daghammar 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.
Nice strikes from Daghammar there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daghammar lands a nice short elbow.
Daghammar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daghammar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daghammar trying to control from Scorpion's half guard. Scorpion has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar cracks Scorpion with a solid left hand.
Scorpion controlling the position.#SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Daghammar pushes his legs off easily.
Daghammar trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scorpion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daghammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daghammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daghammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Daghammar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scorpion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daghammar has managed to get both his arms back between Scorpion's legs - danger averted.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daghammar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Scorpion throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Daghammar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though.
Scorpion throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Scorpion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daghammar's half guard.
Scorpion is trying to control the action in half guard but Daghammar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Daghammar is looking to escape.
Scorpion is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Daghammar being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scorpion is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Scorpion jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Scorpion - just one landing.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion misses with a body shot
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scorpion just content to control the position. #T3#
Daghammar is trying to buck Scorpion off.
Scorpion controlling from side mount.
Scorpion wants to control but Daghammar is keeping him busy.
Scorpion prevents Daghammar from escaping the position.
Scorpion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daghammar prevents Scorpion from moving into mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scorpion has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Daghammar!
Scorpion content just to control the position here.
Daghammar prevents Scorpion from taking his back.
Scorpion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Daghammar is squirming around, avoiding Scorpion's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey Scorpion really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scorpion throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a takedown attempt - Daghammar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scorpion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
Scorpion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Daghammar counters with a left hand that sends Scorpion to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Daghammar gets to his feet - Scorpion follows without any prompting.
Daghammar cracks Scorpion with a hook to the temple - Scorpion is on wobbly legs here! Daghammar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Scorpion falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Daghammar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar retains his lightweight title!
Dag Daghammar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 639     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019
#R1#
Good shot there by Dall.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dall throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Daghammar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Daghammar 's knee.
Dall throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Dall. #T1#
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daghammar!
Daghammar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well. #SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dall trying to control the position but Daghammar is working away. #T2#
Daghammar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dall fails to take his opponent's back.
Daghammar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dall fails to advance to Daghammar's back. #T3#
Dall looking to control but Daghammar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Daghammar bucks Dall off and manages to get back to his feet!
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daghammar will feel that in the morning.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daghammar counters with a one-two to the body.
Dall misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Dall misses with a hook
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daghammar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daghammar works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Galen Dall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
The crowd cheers as Daghammar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daghammar catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Galen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Dall moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Daghammar's head. #T3#
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Dall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Dall is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Dall.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Daghammar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dall fails to land the takedown.
Daghammar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall scores with a push kick.
Dag Daghammar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Daghammar.
Dall throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Dall punishes Daghammar's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Daghammar finds it's target.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Daghammar throws a counter combo.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Dall lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
A big left from Dall misses.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Daghammar throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Galen Dall did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall shoots and misses
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar jabs at Dall's body.
Daghammar throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall dives in and grabs Daghammar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daghammar pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daghammar grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dall takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Daghammar cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dag Daghammar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Galen Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'This means WAR!'.

 

Event: CEC 638     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
A slow jab from Nikolaev misses its intended target.
Daghammar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikolaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikolaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice body shot.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daghammar sprawls well. Daghammar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev with a jab.#T1#
Nikolaev throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Nikolaev gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Daghammar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev lands an overhand right.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Nikolaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Daghammar leaves Nikolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nikolaev fails to land the takedown.
Nikolaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daghammar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Nikolaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikolaev seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Daghammar slips a straight right by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daghammar throws a hook but Nikolaev avoids it easily.
Nikolaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Daghammar throws a counter combo.
Nikolaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolaev has his takedown stuffed
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar slips a jab and a cross from Nikolaev. #T4#
Nikolaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Daghammar and Nikolaev goes tumbling to the canvas! Daghammar follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev is looking to improve his position.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daghammar throwing shots but Nikolaev is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daghammar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daghammar prevents Nikolaev from improving his position.#SUB#
Nikolaev actively working from the bottom here.
Daghammar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nikolaev misses the body punch
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daghammar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Nikolaev throws out a powerful jab.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a right hand to the body.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Daghammar sprawls well.
Daghammar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nikolaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Daghammar and Nikolaev goes tumbling to the canvas! Daghammar follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nikolaev actively working from the bottom here.
Nikolaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Nikolaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikolaev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikolaev wants to hit a switch here but Daghammar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nikolaev there!
Nikolaev regains half guard.
Nikolaev tries to roll over but Daghammar keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Daghammar there.
Nikolaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nikolaev.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikolaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nikolaev's head.#T2#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
Daghammar wants to pass the guard but Nikolaev is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikolaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikolaev, not yet.
Daghammar throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daghammar's guard. #REVR#
Daghammar wants to stand and escape but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev looking to pass the guard.
Nikolaev working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Nikolaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Daghammar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikolaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikolaev trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Daghammar blocks nicely.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev. #T4#
Daghammar is looking to stand up but Nikolaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Daghammar being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Nikolaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daghammar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev controls Daghammar momentarily but Daghammar frees himself.
Daghammar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daghammar postures up in Nikolaev's guard and throws a big left but Nikolaev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Nikolaev's head but Nikolaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikolaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolaev throwing a counter right hand but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Daghammar pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Nikolaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nikolaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Nikolaev avoids it with no problem.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nikolaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nikolaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Daghammar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nikolaev lands with a hook. Daghammar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Nikolaev throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Nikolaev blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar misses the jab.
Daghammar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolaev's shoulder, as Nikolaev tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolaev looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar goes for a small jab and connects. Now Daghammar goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Nikolaev stumbles back but Daghammar runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Nikolaev to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Nikolaev will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 632     
Date:   Dec 12, 2018
#R1#
Small shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daghammar defends it nicely.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Small misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small connects with a body shot.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small slips a jab from Daghammar.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small has a takedown stuffed.
Small is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Small takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Small connects with a jab.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Small.
Small throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range. #T3#
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Small misses with a shot to the body
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Small tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Small.#T4#
Small misses with a straight left.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Daghammar tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daghammar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Small throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.#TD#
Small fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but Small persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
Nice strikes from Small there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small 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#
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Small looks to land a combination but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small misses with a takedown
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Small throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.#T1#
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Small. That snapped Daghammar's head back.
Small swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Small.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Small loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Small scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Small is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daghammar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daghammar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
Small throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daghammar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Small's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Daghammar's head. #T3#
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Small works his foot free and advances to mount.
Small connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Small working the ground and pound effectively.
Small has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daghammar's face.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small is landing with some decent strikes but Daghammar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Small misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Small dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Daghammar is in a horrible position here. Small smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a sloppy strike and Daghammar uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Daghammar has ended up in Small's guard.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
Daghammar stays in close to Small's body and controls the position.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Small keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Small trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.
Small goes for a double leg but Daghammar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daghammar continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Daghammar lands a left and a right that send Small crashing to the mat, dazed. Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Small is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daghammar circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Small tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Daghammar wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: CEC 629     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daghammar momentarily.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Daghammar has knocked Esposito down with a huge combo! Daghammar steps away and waves a wobbly Esposito back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Esposito is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dante Esposito has been cut.
Esposito lands with a cross.
Esposito lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Esposito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Esposito is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Esposito .
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Daghammar misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daghammar's knee momentarily.#T1#
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Esposito .
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esposito misses with an uppercut
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Esposito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 805 Beast's House in the buildup to the fight.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esposito throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Esposito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Esposito .
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Esposito ! Daghammar lets Esposito back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar lands with a right and another and another! Esposito is in big trouble! Daghammar lands again and this time it's lights out for Esposito ! A quality knockout there for Daghammar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
A very excited looking Dag Daghammar 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: CEC 622     
Date:   Oct 19, 2018
#R1#
Daghammar tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
McGee clinches up with Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daghammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar blocks an elbow strike from McGee. #BC2#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daghammar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
McGee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Daghammar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Daghammar's head back.
Daghammar throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with a looping right.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee throws a lazy head kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Daghammar tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daghammar taking a breather.
Daghammar lands a right hand. #T2#
Daghammar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
Daghammar avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
McGee prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from McGee.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar is looking for the big counter here.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
McGee tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
It looks like McGee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daghammar has time to react.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Daghammar blocks a head kick by McGee.
Daghammar misses the jab.
McGee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab by McGee.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Daghammar has knocked McGee down with a huge combo! Daghammar steps away and waves a wobbly McGee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
McGee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Clarence McGee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Oh McGee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4##KD2#
Daghammar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGee sprawling to the canvas! McGee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daghammar finish him?!
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar lands with a nice body punch.
McGee connects with a high kick.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee closes the distance but Daghammar moves to the side
and Daghammar counters with a big right hand! Oh McGee is in trouble here! Daghammar follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
After winning the bout, Dag Daghammar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 613     
Date:   Sep 07, 2018
#R1#
Firetribe cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firetribe misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Firetribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Firetribe moved out of range.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Firetribe.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Firetribe slips the punch.
Firetribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Firetribe tries a quick counter leg kick but Daghammar is wise to it.
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Daghammar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Firetribe!
Daghammar scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firetribe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daghammar off and has taken his back!
Daghammar is trying to get back to his feet but Firetribe has full control of the position and if anything, Daghammar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Firetribe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Firetribe tries to get the hooks in deep but Daghammar pushed the leg off. #T1#
Firetribe controls the position.
Daghammar is trying to get back to his feet but Firetribe has full control of the position and if anything, Daghammar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Firetribe is looking to control Daghammar but Daghammar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Firetribe trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Firetribe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Firetribe struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3#
Firetribe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Daghammar trying to get back to his feet but Firetribe is in full control for now.
Firetribe looking to hold on to the position here but Daghammar rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Firetribe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Firetribe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daghammar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Daghammar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Firetribe wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Firetribe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Firetribe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Firetribe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Firetribe is looking to stand up but Daghammar isn't so interested in that idea.
Firetribe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firetribe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Firetribe throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firetribe.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
Firetribe digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Firetribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Daghammar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe. #T1#
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Firetribe.
Daghammar dives in for a single leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Firetribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Firetribe throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Firetribe only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Firetribe lands but Daghammar takes it in his stride.
Firetribe lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Firetribe throws a leg kick that misses.
Firetribe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firetribe lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Firetribe scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Firetribe misses with a combination
and Daghammar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
Firetribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Firetribe.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Firetribe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Firetribe slips the punch.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Firetribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Daghammar shoots for a takedown but Firetribe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Firetribe moved out of range nicely.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Daghammar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daghammar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firetribe has hold of Daghammar's hands but Daghammar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Firetribe gets back to full guard.
Daghammar won't allow Firetribe to sweep him here.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Firetribe wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar stops Firetribe from standing up.
Daghammar is looking to work some ground and pound but Firetribe has wrist control.
Firetribe is adopting a defensive guard.
Daghammar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firetribe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Firetribe is trying to control the position but Daghammar postures up.
Daghammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Firetribe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Firetribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Daghammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Firetribe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daghammar if he has to take too many more of those.
Firetribe throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Firetribe misses with a low kick as Daghammar jumps back.
Firetribe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Firetribe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daghammar rather than just go for the knockout.
Firetribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daghammar's hands.
Brother Firetribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firetribe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firetribe throws a chopping leg kick but Daghammar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firetribe 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 Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Firetribe tries to land a body kick
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Firetribe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brother Firetribe has been cut.#T1#
Daghammar checks a low kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Daghammar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Firetribe moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar throws a hook but Firetribe avoids it easily.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Firetribe thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe is still on wobbly legs! Can Daghammar finish him?
Firetribe wants to land a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Firetribe seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Daghammar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firetribe is trying to defend but Daghammar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daghammar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Daghammar is looking to take a break and control but Firetribe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daghammar.
Firetribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daghammar thows a huge punch but Firetribe dodges it nicely.
Daghammar thows a huge punch but Firetribe dodges it nicely.
Firetribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daghammar prevents Firetribe from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar tries to pass to full mount but Firetribe defends it.
Daghammar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Firetribe is trying to get back to full guard.
Daghammar working Firetribe over with strikes. #ES2#
Firetribe pushes Daghammar off and gets back to his feet.
Firetribe lands with a shot to the body.
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Firetribe as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firetribe.
Firetribe moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Firetribe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Firetribe connects with the punch.
Firetribe tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
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!
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Firetribe is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Firetribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daghammar connects with a crisp jab.
Firetribe misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
Our winner, Dag Daghammar, 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: CEC 608     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Khaan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daghammar.
Khaan misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Khaan throws a lazy head kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Khaan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khaan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khaan misses with a hook.
Daghammar takes one to the side of the head.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Khaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Khaan.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Khaan avoids it with no problem.
Khaan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Khaan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Khaan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Khaan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Khaan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 594     
Date:   Jun 13, 2018
#R1#
Jab by Dall.
Daghammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Daghammar avoids it.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Dall feints and as Daghammar raises his hands in defense, Dall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daghammar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
I've been told that Daghammar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Daghammar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daghammar.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daghammar is one step ahead there.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dall pulls Daghammar in close to his closed guard and prevents Daghammar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely. #T3#
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.
Daghammar wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is trying to control the position but Daghammar postures up. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daghammar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Daghammar throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daghammar. #T4#
Daghammar wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Daghammar thows a huge punch but Dall dodges it nicely.
Dall is looking to control Daghammar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?
Dall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daghammar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
A combination from Daghammar does no damage.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall cracks the inside of Daghammar's front leg.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wykyd Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall throws a leg kick but Daghammar moved away.
Wykyd Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall slips a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daghammar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daghammar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall. #T1#
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Dall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall lands with a cross.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Daghammar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daghammar takes a step back to recover.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wykyd Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Dall scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daghammar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daghammar if he has to take too many more of those.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.#T3#
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Daghammar takes one on the button.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Dall is rocked!#CUT2#
Wykyd Dall's cut is getting worse.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar takes one on the button.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Dall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Daghammar's face as Dall controls the position.
Dall wants to control but Daghammar is keeping him busy.
Dall prevents Daghammar from escaping the position.
Daghammar being controlled for a moment.
Daghammar is not content to let Dall control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wykyd Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall'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#
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.#TD#
Dall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Daghammar's thigh. Daghammar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Daghammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daghammar sees it coming and defends easily.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Daghammar defending well. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall is pressing down on Daghammar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daghammar is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daghammar pushes Dall off looking to stand but Dall dives back in and keeps control.
Dall is stalling here. Daghammar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Daghammar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daghammar's best efforts.
Dall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daghammar.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wykyd Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall trying to control but Daghammar postures up.
Daghammar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daghammar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daghammar drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dag Daghammar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daghammar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dall's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Daghammar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Dall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daghammar.
Daghammar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Daghammar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wykyd Dall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wykyd Dall!

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

 

Event: CEC 587     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verbeek to score with a decent uppercut.
Daghammar connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verbeek with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Verbeek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Daghammar stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Verbeek jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbeek doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Verbeek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek is controlling the pace. #T2#
Verbeek stops Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
Verbeek is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Verbeek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daghammar for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Verbeek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daghammar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Verbeek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Verbeek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar lands a jab to the head.
Verbeek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a combination that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Verbeek cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Verbeek with a poor takedown
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Daghammar lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Verbeek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verbeek.
Daghammar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verbeek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daghammar circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Verbeek with a nice cross.
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!#TD#
Verbeek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Verbeek wants to take a breather but Daghammar is having none of it.
Daghammar pushes Verbeek off looking to stand but Verbeek dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Verbeek trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daghammar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to clinch up but Daghammar circles away and keeps his distance.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp one two that drops Verbeek! Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Verbeek to his feet! Verbeek is in big trouble!
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Verbeek.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.#T4#
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Verbeek on that attempt. #TD2#
Daghammar shoots in and bounces Verbeek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verbeek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verbeek keeping full guard, as Daghammar tries to pass.
Verbeek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Daghammar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar scores with a jab.#TD#
Verbeek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar is staying active underneath Verbeek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Verbeek prevents Daghammar from standing back up.
Verbeek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Verbeek is controlling him #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar ducks right into an uppercut from Verbeek.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek lands a right hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Verbeek works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Verbeek goes for a double leg but Daghammar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daghammar continues to drive forward.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek closes the distance but Daghammar moves to the side
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verbeek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verbeek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daghammar's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Daghammar scores with a four punch combination!
Daghammar defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar lands a jab to the nose.
Verbeek tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verbeek 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!

A very excited looking Pat Verbeek 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: CEC 579     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Daghammar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rakija.
Rakija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rakija scores with a head kick.
Daghammar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Rakija.
Rakija scores with a kick to the body.
Rakija lands with a nice body punch.
Rakija throws a head kick that Daghammar semi-blocks.
Rakija throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Rakija connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar misses with a straight left.
Rakija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Rakija shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Daghammar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rakija trying to pass the guard but Daghammar defending well.
Rakija working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Daghammar's thigh. Daghammar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Daghammar has his hands on Rakija's head, controlling the position.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Rakija from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakija passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daghammar can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakija remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Rakija is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daghammar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rakija has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Daghammar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rakija trying to pass the guard but Daghammar defending well. #SUB2#
Rakija is trying for a kimura here. Daghammar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rakija wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riza Rakija!
Riza Rakija thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 566     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.#CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
Iron Tyson misses with some punches.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daghammar 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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daghammar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iron Tyson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson misses with the head strike.
Daghammar tries to stall but Iron Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daghammar is trying to break free.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Daghammar tries to work over Iron Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Daghammar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Iron Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Iron Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron Tyson controls his hands.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Iron Tyson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Iron Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
Iron Tyson tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iron Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iron Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daghammar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Daghammar. #T2#
Iron Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A short right from Daghammar on the inside.
Iron Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron Tyson.
Daghammar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands an uppercut.
Iron Tyson pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iron Tyson is keeping busy.
Iron Tyson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Iron Tyson controls his hands.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iron Tyson lands a body punch.
Iron Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daghammar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A punch combination from Daghammar misses.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar walks into a left hand.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iron Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daghammar should have avoided that one.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Daghammar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Iron Tyson avoids it well. #T4#
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron Tyson jabs at Daghammar's body.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.
Daghammar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daghammar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iron Tyson.
Daghammar takes one on the button.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back.
Iron Tyson cracks Daghammar with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson 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#
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch
and Iron Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Iron Tyson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Daghammar walks into a straight right hand from Iron Tyson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iron Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daghammar defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range.
Iron Tyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Iron Tyson jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Iron Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Iron Tyson darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.#BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
Daghammar walks into a straight right hand from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Daghammar.
Shogun Iron Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Daghammar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Iron Tyson digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Iron Tyson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Iron Tyson walks into a stiff left hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Daghammar 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.
Iron Tyson stuns Daghammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Iron Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves to clinch but Daghammar breaks away
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson dominated that second round.
That's time! Iron Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Iron Tyson clinches. #BC2#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iron Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron Tyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Iron Tyson punishes Daghammar's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson connects with the punch.
Daghammar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iron Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Daghammar walks into a jab.#T1#
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iron Tyson cracks Daghammar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Iron Tyson.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Daghammar swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Iron Tyson cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Iron Tyson lands the left hand.
Shogun Iron Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Iron Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iron Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Iron Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Iron Tyson connects with the punch.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Iron Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iron Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iron Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iron Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iron Tyson scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Iron Tyson gets a clinch.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Iron Tyson prevents Daghammar from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iron Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Iron Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iron Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
A head punch on the inside from Iron Tyson fails to land.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here. #BC2#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Iron Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Daghammar in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Iron Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iron Tyson 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 Frank Antenori 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... Shogun Iron Tyson!

In his post fight interview, Shogun Iron Tyson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CEC 562     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei has his takedown stuffed
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.#TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Ahwei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Al Ahwei advances position into side control!
Daghammar tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Ahwei tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daghammar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but Daghammar has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Al Ahwei decides to stand back up.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar cracks Al Ahwei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Daghammar throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.#T3#
Al Ahwei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Ahwei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Daghammar gets caught flat footed, as Al Ahwei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daghammar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daghammar is pulling down on Al Ahwei's head to control his posture.
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Daghammar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound.
Daghammar controlling from mount. #T4#
Daghammar throwing strikes but Al Ahwei bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Al Ahwei won't allow Daghammar to sweep him here.
Al Ahwei wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but Daghammar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Ahwei passes Daghammar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei wants to get back to his feet.
Al Ahwei works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Al Ahwei - just one landing.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Al Ahwei shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei passes into half guard.
Al Ahwei works his way into full mount! #T1#
Daghammar tries to lock up and control but Al Ahwei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Ahwei looking to take Daghammar's back but Daghammar rolls and after a scramble, Daghammar ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Daghammar to escape a tricky position.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Ahwei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him. #T2#
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Daghammar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daghammar trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Ahwei wants to pass to mount but Daghammar is defending the position. #SU2#
Al Ahwei decides to stand up.
No luck for Al Ahwei with that takedown attempt.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daghammar connects with a single shot there.
Daghammar lands with a straight right. Al Ahwei didn't see that one coming.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Ahwei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Ahwei.#T1#
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daghammar is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Daghammar circles away and we're back to standing.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Ahwei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei connects with a single shot there.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daghammar tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daghammar to the ground. Daghammar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Al Ahwei coming out on top.#T2#
Daghammar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Ahwei scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Daghammar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Ahwei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daghammar defends well and Al Ahwei ends up having to push Daghammar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Al Ahwei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Al Ahwei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daghammar to the ground. Al Ahwei is now in Daghammar's guard.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Daghammar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Al Ahwei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daghammar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

Dag Daghammar gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CEC 555     
Date:   Nov 22, 2017
#R1#
Nikolaev shoots and misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Nikolaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Daghammar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Daghammar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Nikolaev looking for submissions off his back.
Daghammar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nikolaev is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Daghammar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaev keeps working.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain the position but Daghammar is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikolaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daghammar throwing shots but Nikolaev is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Daghammar has control of the leg.
Daghammar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nikolaev!
Nikolaev is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Daghammar controlling his opponent.
Nikolaev is working to get back to half guard.
Nikolaev tries to hold on but Daghammar pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daghammar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daghammar looking to control but Nikolaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nikolaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daghammar wants to stand up but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Daghammar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev stopping the sweep attempt from Daghammar.
Nikolaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikolaev trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Nikolaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daghammar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikolaev has Daghammar in his guard.#REVB#
Daghammar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nikolaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolaev. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Nikolaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Daghammar dodges it nicely.
Nikolaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daghammar's head.
Nikolaev working over Daghammar with some ground and pound. Daghammar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura but Daghammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikolaev to get the leverage.
Daghammar is looking to control Nikolaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daghammar avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Daghammar dodges it nicely.
Daghammar is trying to maintain the position but Nikolaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Nikolaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB#
Nikolaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Daghammar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Nikolaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dag Daghammar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daghammar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolaev is nestled in close to Daghammar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Daghammar is blocking nicely.
Daghammar is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.#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.
Daghammar wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Daghammar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikolaev postures up in Daghammar's guard and throws a big left but Daghammar blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Nikolaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nikolaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikolaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolaev trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nikolaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daghammar sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Nikolaev is looking for submissions but instead, Daghammar has regained full guard.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Daghammar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nikolaev is trying to keep Daghammar in close. #SUB#
Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volya Nikolaev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar takes one on the button.
Nikolaev stalks Daghammar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daghammar's face. Daghammar staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Nikolaev misses with a hook
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikolaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev fails with the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!#TD#
Nikolaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikolaev connects with a nice short shot to Daghammar's temple. #T1##SUB#
Nikolaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daghammar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daghammar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev working the head and body with strikes.
Daghammar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Nikolaev there.
Daghammar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is keen to just control but Daghammar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nikolaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daghammar is just riding it out for now. Nikolaev eventually gives up the hold.
Nikolaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev prevents Daghammar from standing back up. #T3#
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev wants to control but Daghammar is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar throws a jab when Nikolaev was well out of range.
Nikolaev scores with a shot to the body.
Nikolaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Daghammar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daghammar swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Daghammar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Daghammar clinches up with Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nikolaev has clasped his hands together around Daghammar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nikolaev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nikolaev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev wants to control for a moment but Daghammar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Daghammar is blocking nicely.
Daghammar is looking for a sweep. Nikolaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikolaev connects with a nice short shot to Daghammar's temple.
Nikolaev is trying to control. Daghammar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daghammar wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Daghammar is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikolaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!

A very excited looking Volya Nikolaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CEC 552     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.#CL2#
Daghammar takes the fight into the clinch.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
Daghammar lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from De Souza.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daghammar 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.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza is pressed up against the cage. Daghammar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Souza down to the mat. De Souza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Souza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
De Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
De Souza walks into a jab.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daghammar doesn't manage to clinch there - De Souza circles away.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
De Souza misses with a body punch
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Souza looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.#T3#
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza misses with the body kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Souza.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daghammar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from De Souza misses the target.
Daghammar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar cracks De Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
De Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daghammar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza jabs at Daghammar's body.
De Souza lands with an overhand left.
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Daghammar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Dag Daghammar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza. #T1#
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daghammar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage. #T2#
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Daghammar.
The referee calls for Daghammar to work.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar is working De Souza over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
Daghammar tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Daghammar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from De Souza.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Daghammar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Daghammar lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza tries to break free but Daghammar pushes him back against the cage.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
De Souza throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and De Souza only half commits.
Daghammar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daghammar wants to clinch.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Souza is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Daghammar tries to clinch there but De Souza circles away.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.#T1#
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
Daghammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Daghammar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Souza.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
De Souza tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
Daghammar closes the distance but De Souza moves to the side
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar walks into a jab.
Daghammar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Daghammar tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza throws a leg kick
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Souza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Souza.
De Souza throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza scores with a hook.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza sets himself, and Daghammar steps forward looking for the clinch! De Souza avoids it this time.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
Daghammar wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Daghammar tries to close the distance and clinch but De Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!

An out of breath Alexsandro De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEC 546     
Date:   Oct 08, 2017
#R1#
Donnelly digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daghammar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Daghammar fails to land with a series of punches.
Donnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donnelly.#T1#
Donnelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donnelly defends it well.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donnelly.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donnelly, right into the meat.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Donnelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnelly lands with a cross.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daghammar has time to react.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Donnelly avoids it well.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar lands with a straight right. Donnelly didn't see that one coming.
Donnelly throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donnelly lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.
Donnelly defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
Daghammar 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.#T3#
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Donnelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Donnelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Donnelly thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Donnelly shoots in but no luck this time.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly darts in looking for a takedown but Daghammar gets double underhooks and turns Donnelly into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly delivers a nice body kick.
Donnelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly with a nice cross.
Donnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Donnelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Daghammar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Donnelly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Daghammar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daghammar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daghammar moves forwards but Donnelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donnelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnelly throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly darts in trying to clinch
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Donnelly attempts a counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it well and moves away.
Liam Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Donnelly stalks Daghammar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daghammar's face. Daghammar staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Daghammar misses with a two punch combination.
Donnelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donnelly to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Donnelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donnelly showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Donnelly is looking for a kimura but Daghammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donnelly to get the leverage.
Daghammar trying to control but Donnelly postures up. #SUB#
Donnelly 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. #T3#
Daghammar is doing well to control the position and prevent Donnelly from advancing to side control.
Donnelly 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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daghammar won't allow Donnelly to pass to mount.
Donnelly working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura but Daghammar is defending well. #SUB#
Donnelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daghammar is trying to control but Donnelly manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donnelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donnelly is defended easily by Daghammar.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam Donnelly has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly misses with a body punch
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Donnelly throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Donnelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Donnelly saw that one coming.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Donnelly pushes Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Donnelly lands a left hand.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Donnelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Donnelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daghammar tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Donnelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Donnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Donnelly misses with a few strikes there.
Donnelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donnelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Daghammar moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Donnelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Donnelly throws a good cross that connects.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donnelly cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donnelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donnelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Donnelly connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Donnelly. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
Donnelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.#ROC2#
Donnelly is rocked!
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Donnelly! Daghammar lets Donnelly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Donnelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donnelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnelly throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar scores with a counter punch that sends Donnelly to the canvas! Daghammar smells blood - he's punishing Donnelly with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Donnelly has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CEC 543     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Daghammar drops his hands momentarily and Darrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
Darrow misses with a hook. Daghammar ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Darrow misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Daghammar's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daghammar punishes Darrow's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Daghammar.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daghammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
Daghammar effectively controlling the action here.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow trying to control the position but instead, Daghammar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darrow into the cage.
Daghammar is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage. #T1#
Daghammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daghammar tries to circle away but Darrow has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Daghammar. Those never looked like landing.
Darrow throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Darrow is looking to clinch.
Darrow throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Darrow punishes Daghammar's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow throws a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darrow tries a low kick but Daghammar avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow misses the body punch
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow. #T3#
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daghammar walks into a jab.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar thuds his right hand into Darrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Daghammar with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Darrow misses
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Daghammar pushes him off.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Daghammar throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Darrow looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Darrow just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Darrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darrow sprawls and moves away.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Darrow lands a jab to the nose.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Darrow.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Evan Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darrow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darrow throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darrow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Darrow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Darrow thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it #KD#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp one two that drops Darrow! Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Darrow to his feet! Darrow is in big trouble!#ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Daghammar.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Daghammar finish him?
Darrow tries to get into range but Daghammar steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Darrow! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Daghammar scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEC 534     
Date:   Aug 16, 2017
#R1#
Hogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. Daghammar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hogan. Hogan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hogan misses with a body shot
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Hogan misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Hogan.
Daghammar moves forwards but Hogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hogan lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hogan.
Daghammar cracks Hogan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Daghammar's head.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Daghammar misses the body punch
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
That kick from Hogan tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daghammar is able to avoid easily.
Daghammar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hogan cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Hogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daghammar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Hogan misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Hogan cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daghammar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Hogan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hogan lands a head shot.#T4#
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
Hogan connects with a jab.
Daghammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daghammar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Daghammar's head.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Hogan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Hogan.
Hogan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daghammar. Daghammar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hogan.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daghammar's head backwards.
Hogan connects with an inside leg kick.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a good, hard body kick but Daghammar shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Daghammar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan misses with a straight left. #T1#
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ben Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Hogan finds it's target.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daghammar in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daghammar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hogan's hands.
Hogan misses with a leg kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar checks the leg kick.
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan misses with a left hand
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
Hogan moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Hogan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Daghammar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hogan has got the better of the exchanges.
Hogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daghammar circles away quickly and effectively.
Daghammar sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts. #T4#
Daghammar throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook. Daghammar ducked under it nicely.
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!
Daghammar checks a low kick from Hogan.
Hogan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
Hogan slips a jab from Daghammar.
Hogan is looking for a counter combo.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hogan connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Hogan dominated that second round.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hogan thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Hogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Daghammar lands a big right hand that sends Hogan crashing to the mat! Daghammar stays standing though and waves Hogan back to his feet!
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hogan! Daghammar lets Hogan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hogan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Daghammar! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CEC 526     
Date:   Jul 09, 2017
#R1#
Daghammar misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Sykk counters by clinching up.
Sykk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daghammar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar looking to stall.
Daghammar has Sykk pushed against the cage.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daghammar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
A short uppercut from Sykk. #TD#
Sykk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sykk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Daghammar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him. #SUB#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Daghammar defends easily.
Sykk wants to control the position but Daghammar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sykk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sykk.#SUB#
Sykk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sykk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daghammar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sykk.
Sykk tries to improve position but can't.
Sykk is not content to let Daghammar control the position.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here.
Sykk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sykk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Daghammar is thwarting Sykk's attempts to control the position.
Sykk has his hands clasped together around Daghammar's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Sykk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sykk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
Daghammar controlling the pace.
Sykk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daghammar manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sykk is trying to escape back to his feet but Daghammar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sykk struggling a bit here.
Sykk is letting Daghammar control him for a moment.
Sykk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daghammar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk misses with a body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a right hand to the body.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk wants to clinch
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Daghammar misses. #T1#
Daghammar wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
Daghammar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a double jab.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Daghammar is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.#T2#
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk pushes Daghammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sykk up against the cage.
Sykk jumps guard but Daghammar stands there with Sykk around his waist. Sykk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sykk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daghammar walks away with a smile on his face. Sykk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Sykk instigates a clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Sykk manages to pull guard.
Sykk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sykk working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Sykk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daghammar escapes and throws Sykk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sykk is trying to improve his position.
Sykk is working hard here to advance position.
Daghammar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sykk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sykk swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Daghammar unleashes a big counter combination but Sykk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar slips a jab from Sykk.
Daghammar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
A big right from Daghammar misses. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykk.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daghammar misses with a jab to the body
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left lands for Sykk.#T2#
Sykk misses the jab.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Daghammar as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Sykk counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a double jab
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
Sykk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daghammar.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Daghammar blocks a leg kick.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sykk throws a push kick but Daghammar slaps the foot to one side.
Sykk lands a lovely overhand right.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Daghammar moves into the clinch.
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Sykk. #TD#
Sykk pulls guard effortlessly.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Sykk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daghammar has passed into half guard!
Sykk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Daghammar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Sykk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sykk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Sykk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daghammar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sykk.
Daghammar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesa Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vesa Sykk!

Vesa Sykk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CEC 522     
Date:   Jun 18, 2017
#R1#
Korek thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Korek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korek is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Korek throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Korek - just one landing.
Daghammar moves forwards but Korek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korek misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Korek.
Korek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Korek cracks the inside of Daghammar's front leg.
Korek misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Korek throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Korek clinches.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korek's elbow.
Korek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korek throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Korek swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Korek.
Korek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Korek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korek tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Korek back against the cage.
Korek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Korek as the two fighters clinch.
Korek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards. #T2#
Korek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korek can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar tries to break the clinch but Korek is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Korek. #BC#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korek cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korek.
Korek loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Korek lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.
Korek is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Korek works the jab nicely.
Korek motions for Daghammar to come forward. Korek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Korek tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Korek throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Korek.
Korek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Korek.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Korek counters with a stiff right hand.
Korek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daghammar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korek - the referee stops the clock and Daghammar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korek. Daghammar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Korek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korek cracks Daghammar with a good jab.
Korek slips a jab from Daghammar.#T4#
Korek connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar slips a jab from Korek.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Korek ducked under it nicely.
Daghammar takes one to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Korek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Korek moves out of range.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korek.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Korek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Korek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Nice uppercut lands for Daghammar. That snapped Korek's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Korek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Korek.
Korek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korek throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Korek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daghammar cracks Korek with a good jab.
Daghammar lands with a right hand.
Korek scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korek there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Korek is rocked!#T1#
Korek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korek is still on wobbly legs! Can Daghammar finish him?
Daghammar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Korek seems to have recovered his senses.
Korek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
A countering left hand to the body from Korek misses.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Korek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Korek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Korek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korek throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Daghammar has knocked Korek down with a huge combo! Daghammar steps away and waves a wobbly Korek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar slips a jab and a cross from Korek.
Korek lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.#T2#
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korek throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Korek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Korek ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korek.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Korek manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Daghammar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korek doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Daghammar as he checks the leg kick.
Korek looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range. #T3#
Korek misses with a body shot.
Daghammar scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Korek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Korek instigates a clinch.
Korek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
Korek connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Korek misses with a double jab #KD#
and Daghammar counters with a nice right hand that sends Korek toppling to the canvas! Korek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Daghammar finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korek.
A shot to the liver by Korek. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Korek defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korek misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daghammar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korek - the referee stops the clock and Daghammar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korek. Daghammar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Korek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Korek rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korek tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Korek back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Korek scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korek misses with a body punch.
Daghammar taking a breather.
Korek swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Korek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korek tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korek works the jab nicely.
Korek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Korek saw that one coming.
Michal Korek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korek lands a nice looking body shot.
Korek misses with a low kick.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Daghammar misses. #T1#
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Korek ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korek.
Daghammar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Korek.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Korek misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Korek misses.
Korek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korek throws a shot to the body.
Korek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korek takes one on the button.#T2#
Korek throws a low kick, looking for Daghammar's leg but Daghammar calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Korek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Korek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Korek misses with a right hand #KD#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Korek! Daghammar lets Korek back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korek tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Korek swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Korek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korek throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Korek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Korek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Korek throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Korek looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Korek lands a jab to the nose.
Korek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korek walks into a stiff left hand from Daghammar.
Korek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korek misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Korek moves into range and clinches up with Daghammar.#T4#
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Korek.
Daghammar slips a jab from Korek.
Korek slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Korek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Korek is looking to clinch.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Korek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korek 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Korek!

An out of breath Michal Korek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 284: Daghammar vs Urai     
Date:   May 14, 2017
#R1#
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
Daghammar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urai throws out the jab.
Urai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daghammar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urai can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Daghammar there.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urai thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Daghammar slips a jab from Urai.
Urai swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Urai. #T1##TD2#
Urai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daghammar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Daghammar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Urai off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Urai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Urai throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Urai throws a lazy head kick
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Urai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urai connects with a looping right hand.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar scores with the left hand. Urai knows he should have avoided that one.
Urai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Urai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Urai.
Urai chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Urai with a series of wild strikes but Urai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Urai.
Urai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urai scores with a spinning back kick!
Urai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Urai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Urai lands with a nice body kick.
Urai ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Urai misses with a body shot.
As Urai looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Urai just gets out of the way.
Urai tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urai throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Urai.
Urai misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urai manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Urai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urai moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Urai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urai scores with a head kick.
Urai's corner calls for a 1-2. Urai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sam Urai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range and Urai settles back down.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Urai saw that one coming.
Urai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Urai's head but Urai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urai misses with a straight left.
Urai throws a push kick but Daghammar slaps the foot to one side.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
Urai scores with a leg kick.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Urai.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urai digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Urai takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Urai. #BC#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Urai throws a head kick that Daghammar semi-blocks.
Sam Urai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Urai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urai.
Good shot there by Daghammar.#T3#
Daghammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Urai avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar swings for the body but Urai moves out of range.
Urai connects with a leg kick. Daghammar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Urai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a double jab.
Urai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Urai counters with an inside leg kick.
Urai fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Urai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Urai tries to land a leg kick but Daghammar saw it coming and moves away.
Urai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Daghammar misses.
A nice side step and Urai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Urai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Urai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urai dips to his left and cracks Daghammar with an uppercut!
Urai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urai throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Urai counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Urai's shoulder, as Urai tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar slips a jab and a cross from Urai.
Urai misses with a double jab. #T1#
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Urai moved out of range.
Urai misses with a low kick.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Urai counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Urai misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urai misses with a hook.
Urai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Urai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Urai connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Urai misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Urai.
Urai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daghammar slips a jab from Urai.
Nice shot lands for Daghammar.
Urai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urai.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.#T3#
Urai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Urai misses with a left hand
and Urai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urai throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Daghammar.#T4#
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Urai moves away and avoids it.
Urai slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Urai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daghammar with a body shot.
Daghammar lands a jab to Urai's midsection.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urai moves out of range of the strikes.
Urai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daghammar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urai scrambles back to his feet.
Urai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Urai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Daghammar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urai finds it's way round the side to connect with Daghammar's head.
Urai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Urai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daghammar scores with a hook.
Daghammar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Urai. Daghammar shrugs it off though.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Urai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Urai misses.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urai.
Urai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Urai looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Urai lands with a hook. Daghammar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Urai.
Urai throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Urai misses with a body kick.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Urai is out of range.
Daghammar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUrai.
Urai throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
Urai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Urai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
It seemed like Urai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Urai.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
Urai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daghammar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Urai. #T3#
Urai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Urai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar lands a jab to the nose.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urai misses with a looping left.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Urai counters with a low kick, right behind Daghammar 's knee.
Urai throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urai goes for a double leg but Daghammar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daghammar continues to drive forward.#T4#
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Urai's shoulder, as Urai tries to avoid the shot.
Urai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Urai counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urai can pounce on him.
Urai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Urai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urai staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Urai misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Urai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urai.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urai.
Urai moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Good exchange - Urai coming out on top.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Urai counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Urai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Urai lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Daghammar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from Urai.
Urai lands the left hand.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Urai lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Urai finds it's target.
Urai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Daghammar digs a good body shot into Urai's ribs.
Daghammar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar tries to move into range but Urai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daghammar tests Urai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daghammar as he avoids it easily.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urai looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Urai thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Urai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daghammar is able to avoid easily.
Urai slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Urai cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urai's head backwards.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urai.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urai circles away quickly and effectively.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urai was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Urai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daghammar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urai misses with a straight left.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daghammar misses with the combination.
Urai stuns Daghammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Urai!

Sam Urai is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sam Urai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 279: Viceroy vs Wyatt     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Davis.
Daghammar misses with a looping right.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daghammar.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looks to land a combination. Daghammar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target. #T1#
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daghammar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Daghammar rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Davis blocking some punches.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daghammar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Daghammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head. #CL2#
Daghammar closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Davis throws an elbow but misses.
Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis misses with an elbow strike.
Davis blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.#T4#
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar stalls.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis cracks Daghammar with a good jab.
Davis misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Corey Davis 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#
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Davis.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well. #T1#
Davis tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis staying out of range there.
It appears Davis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Davis thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Davis misses with a hook.
Daghammar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Daghammar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##KD2#
Daghammar drops Davis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davis looks back up at him and smiles so Daghammar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Davis is rocked!
Daghammar steps in with a hook that catches Davis right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Daghammar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Davis looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar is the new lightweight champion!
Dag Daghammar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Corey Davis had this to say: 'All the best to my opponent in the Olympics'.

 

Event: OFC 271: Tokyo Drift     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Stanfield misses with a shot to the body
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stanfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
Stanfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield moves forwards but Daghammar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stanfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Stanfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanfield throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range. #T2#
Daghammar dodges the punch combination from Stanfield. #CL2#
Daghammar clinches. #BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield throws a big counter combination but Daghammar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Daghammar tries to clinch up but Stanfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Stanfield. Beautiful body shot.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanfield misses the target.
Daghammar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanfield lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanfield! #CUT#
It looks like Dag Daghammar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Daghammar scores with a jab. Stanfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Stanfield misses #CL2#
and Daghammar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Daghammar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dag Daghammar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Stanfield gets tackled into the cage by Daghammar. Daghammar maintains the clinch.
Daghammar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daghammar prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daghammar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Daghammar has double underhooks.
Daghammar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Daghammar keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar avoiding damage.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Stanfield avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Daghammar lands with a light punch inside.
Daghammar just leaning against Stanfield, taking a breather.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Stanfield lands.
Stanfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Stanfield's head but Stanfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that Stanfield avoids nicely. #T2#
Stanfield defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield lands with a straight right. Daghammar didn't see that one coming.#T3##CL2#
Daghammar drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
Daghammar misses with the head strike. #BC#
Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanfield misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daghammar.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Stanfield is rocked!
Daghammar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Stanfield throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a nice right hand that sends Stanfield toppling to the canvas! Stanfield scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Daghammar finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stanfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards Stanfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stanfield connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
Stanfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanfield throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Stanfield with a series of wild strikes but Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dag Daghammar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stanfield lands a body shot.
Daghammar misses with a straight left.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Stanfield moves away and avoids it.
Stanfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Daghammar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daghammar throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daghammar doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanfield circles away. #T1#
Stanfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.#KD2#
Daghammar lands a left and a right that send Stanfield crashing to the mat, dazed. Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
Stanfield misses with a shot to the body
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Daghammar clinches up with Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daghammar misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanfield.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Stanfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar tries to counter with a clinch but Stanfield shakes him off and moves away.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Stanfield moves away and avoids it.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Stanfield.#T3#
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Good standup being displayed there by Daghammar as he connects with a hook.
Daghammar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stanfield lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Stanfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Stanfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield scores with a shot to the body.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Stanfield lands a left and a right that send Daghammar crashing to the mat, dazed. Stanfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Daghammar is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Stanfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stanfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dag Daghammar!

After the big win, Dag Daghammar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: OFC 264: Interstellar     
Date:   Mar 03, 2017
#R1#
Duran walks into a left hand.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Duran misses.
Duran lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Daghammar clinches up with Duran and pushes him back against the cage.
Daghammar controlling the action here for a moment.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran is stalling here.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Come on Daghammar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duran stuns Daghammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duran cracks Daghammar with a good jab.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duran falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Duran ! Daghammar lets Duran back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Duran is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Duran - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Daghammar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: EVO 02112017     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.#TD#
Dall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar trying to control here.
Daghammar works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Daghammar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Daghammar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daghammar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Daghammar is trying to keep Dall in close.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Daghammar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daghammar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall works over Daghammar's head and body with a nice combination.
Dall lands a jab.#T3#
Daghammar slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Ryzen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a right and a left that Daghammar avoids nicely.
Daghammar throws a counter combo.
Dall defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Dall throws a right and a left that Daghammar avoids nicely.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Dall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp one two that drops Dall! Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dall to his feet! Dall is in big trouble!
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daghammar won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daghammar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Daghammar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryzen Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daghammar defends it nicely.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daghammar swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall scores with a three punch combo!
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Daghammar sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall darts in trying to clinch
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryzen Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall with a poor takedown
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Dall is rocked!#T1#
No joy there for Daghammar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
Dall tries to work over Daghammar's front leg with a kick but Daghammar checks it.
Despite the aggression on Daghammar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daghammar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar 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.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Ryzen Dall's cut is getting worse.
Dall throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Daghammar misses the jab.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dall swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar is looking for the big counter here.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daghammar throws an off balance right hand
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dall! Daghammar lets Dall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Daghammar cracks Dall with a hook to the temple - Dall is on wobbly legs here! Daghammar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dall falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Daghammar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Finals     
Date:   Dec 29, 2016
#R1#
Hays is looking to clinch.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Hays.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Hays has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Hays bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar moves out of range as Hays strikes.
Hays plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hays fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daghammar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hays looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Hays gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daghammar is pushing Hays up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hays misses with the head strike. #T1#
Daghammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hays prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Hays wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Hays has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Hays. #BC#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hays.
Hays throws a right hand that Daghammar ducks under and follows up with a left that Daghammar also avoids with ease.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Hays avoids it well. #CL2#
Hays instigates a clinch. #T2#
Hays working aggressively here.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays blocking some punches.
Hays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hays working aggressively here.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Hays manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daghammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays. #BC#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hays lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Hays's head but Hays sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hays throws a lazy head kick
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hays pushes Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Hays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Daghammar as the two fighters clinch.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action. #BC#
Daghammar breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hays rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daghammar slips a jab from Hays.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Hays throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Hays moves into range and clinches up with Daghammar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Hays is out of range.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daghammar lands a lovely overhand right.
Hays scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hays slips a straight right by Daghammar.#CL2#
Hays clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hays.
Hays wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hays is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hays dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hays connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daghammar. Daghammar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hays wants to clinch but Daghammar slips to the side
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Hays defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Hays throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hays lands a head kick! #CL2#
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Daghammar.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar is working Hays over against the cage.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow. #T1#
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Hays.
Daghammar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daghammar controlling the action here for a moment.
Hays presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hays.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Hays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Micah Hays seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hays breaks the clinch.
Hays is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hays ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Hays throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Hays rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hays has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hays manages to break the clinch.
Hays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hays.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hays showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daghammar.
Hays scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Hays misses with a double jab. #T3#
Hays throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
It looked like Daghammar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daghammar misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Hays. Hays maintains the clinch.
Hays tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Hays lands a right hand.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays lands a left hand. #BC#
Daghammar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hays connects with a looping right hand.
Hays tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Hays moved out of range.
Hays scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hays misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Hays misses with a body shot.
It looked like Daghammar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hays showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hays tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hays has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Hays's head. #CL2#
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daghammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hays working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Hays gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hays.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays. #BC#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hays to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Micah Hays seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hays loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hays counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hays uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Hays misses with a straight left.
Hays cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2##CL2#
Hays moves into the clinch successfully.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar controlling the action here for a moment.
Hays pushes Daghammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hays breaks from the clinch.
Hays looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar lands a jab to the head.
Hays looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Hays manages to avoid it.
Hays thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar throws a hook but Hays avoids it easily.
Hays is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Micah Hays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Hays
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hays is looking to clinch but Daghammar is avoiding it.
Hays misses with a low kick.
Hays throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hays pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daghammar back to the cage. Hays follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Daghammar defending well as Hays loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hays wants to land a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Hays throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hays scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.
Hays wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hays cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Daghammar throws a combination that misses
and Hays makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hays slips a straight right by Daghammar.
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!
Hays fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Micah Hays is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Hays misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hays as the two fighters clinch.
Hays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hays lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Hays. #BC2#
Hays breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hays comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hays 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hays!

Micah Hays took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: G 47: TBD     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
A swing and a miss from The Highlander.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Highlander wants to clinch but Daghammar slips to the side
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Highlander is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
The Highlander scores with a sloppy right hand. Daghammar should have avoided that one.
The Highlander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from The Highlander.
The Highlander fails to land with a series of punches.
The Highlander misses with an uppercut.
The Highlander throws a lazy uppercut
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The Highlander takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Daghammar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from The Highlander. #T1#
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Highlander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Highlander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Highlander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from The Highlander.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
The Highlander misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highlander working aggressively here.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Highlander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
The Highlander swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Highlander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Highlander lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Highlander misses with a body punch.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by The Highlander.
Conor The Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the 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!
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
The Highlander misses the jab.
The Highlander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Highlander connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
The Highlander throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Highlander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
The Highlander ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
A countering left hand to the body from The Highlander misses.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and The Highlander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Highlander lands with an overhand left.
The Highlander connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
The Highlander clinches up against the cage.
The Highlander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Highlander has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it. #T4#
The Highlander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander is working Daghammar over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Highlander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch but The Highlander keeps him there for the moment.
The Highlander has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
A short right from The Highlander on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by The Highlander.
A right hand to the body from The Highlander.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
The Highlander gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Highlander 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#
The Highlander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
The Highlander lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Highlander slips a straight right by Daghammar.
The Highlander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar misses with a double jab.
The Highlander catches Daghammar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Highlander throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Conor The Highlander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Highlander jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highlander connects with an inside leg kick.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Highlander.
A slow jab from The Highlander misses its intended target.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Highlander misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
The Highlander throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
The Highlander misses with a straight right.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Highlander.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Highlander.#CL2#
The Highlander pushes Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Highlander tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Highlander.
The Highlander blocks an uppercut.
Conor The Highlander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards. #T2#
The Highlander tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
The Highlander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Highlander pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Highlander cracks Daghammar with a nice body shot.
The Highlander misses with the head strike.
The Highlander misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daghammar taking a breather.
The Highlander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Highlander working aggressively here.
The Highlander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from The Highlander on the inside.
The Highlander has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar. #T3#
The Highlander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daghammars head.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a punch on the inside.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
The Highlander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Highlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar can't break the clinch.
The Highlander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Highlander lands a left hand.
The Highlander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Highlander misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Highlander as Daghammar tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from The Highlander.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highlander.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
The Highlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
The Highlander lands a body punch.
The Highlander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Highlander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Highlander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Highlander lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
The Highlander throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Highlander punishes Daghammar's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
The Highlander lands a really nice looking cross but Daghammar seems unphased.
The Highlander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Highlander tries to clinch
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Highlander has closed the distance and engaged Daghammar in a clinch.
The Highlander misses with a body punch.
The Highlander misses with the head strike.
The Highlander misses with a body punch.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The Highlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar wants to break free but The Highlander has control.
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as The Highlander controls his hands.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
The Highlander lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar. #T2#
The Highlander lands with a left to the head.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Highlander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Highlander as Daghammar tries to tie him up.
The Highlander lands with a light punch inside.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Highlander blocks an uppercut.
The Highlander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Highlander working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Highlander is keeping busy.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Highlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
The Highlander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Highlander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Daghammar looking to stall.
The Highlander misses with a body punch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Highlander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
The Highlander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daghammars head.
Daghammar'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.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Highlander misses with some punches.
Conor The Highlander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar is trying to push The Highlander away but The Highlander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
The Highlander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor The Highlander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Highlander 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor The Highlander!

Conor The Highlander tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: G 43 KOIZUMI vs DENIS     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Daghammar - just one landing.
Ysengrin is looking to land body kicks.
Ysengrin swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Ysengrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daghammar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ysengrin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ysengrin throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Ysengrin is looking to clinch but Daghammar is avoiding it.
Ysengrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin is looking to counter the offense by Daghammar and move into the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ysengrin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Ysengrin moves into the clinch.#T2#
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ysengrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daghammar looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin - that landed with a thud.
Ysengrin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin. #T3#
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ysengrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
A short right from Ysengrin.
Daghammar tries to stall but Ysengrin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ysengrin as the two fighters clinch.
Daghammar looks winded!
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar tries to stall but Ysengrin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ysengrin pushes Daghammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Daghammar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin cracks Daghammar with a nice body shot.
Ysengrin avoiding damage.
Ysengrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Ysengrin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Ysengrin.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Ysengrin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ysengrin is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ysengrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ysengrin stalling the fight.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar stalling in the clinch but Ysengrin improves position.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
Daghammar wants to get back to striking at distance but Ysengrin won't allow it.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
Daghammar tries to break the clinch but Ysengrin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick.
Ysengrin thuds a left hand into Daghammar's body.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Ysengrin. #TD#
Ysengrin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daghammar on his heels. He'll look to pass Daghammar's guard now, I'm sure.
Daghammar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Ysengrin throwing strikes from guard but Daghammar blocks nicely.
Daghammar looking to control.
Daghammar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ysengrin controls the pace.
Daghammar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #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.
Ysengrin advances position into side control!
Ysengrin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ysengrin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ysengrin takes a little break here. Daghammar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Daghammar holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
A lull in the action here as Ysengrin stalls from top position.
Ysengrin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Daghammar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ysengrin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ysengrin controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ysengrin connects with a decent elbow.
Ysengrin is putting a hurting on Daghammar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ysengrin working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Daghammar is trying to control Ysengrin's posture but Ysengrin avoids it.
Ysengrin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daghammar is avoiding damage well.
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.
Ysengrin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ysengrin working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ysengrin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Herger Ysengrin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
As Daghammar tries to get set, Ysengrin tries to push him back and clinch up but Daghammar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ysengrin, right into the meat.
Herger Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ysengrin tries to clinch up
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Daghammar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ysengrin misses with a head kick. #T1##CL#
Ysengrin drives through and clinches with Daghammar against the cage.
Ysengrin tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ysengrin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Daghammar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
Daghammar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ysengrin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ysengrin.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Ysengrin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Ysengrin.
Herger Ysengrin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
A short left from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daghammar is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Ysengrin gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar is looking to break free of the clinch but Ysengrin has double underhooks.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daghammar seems to have recovered his senses.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ysengrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
Ysengrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daghammars head.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daghammar or not.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Ysengrin lands a takedown into guard.
Ysengrin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin postures up and lands a big shot to Daghammar's brow. #T4#
Ysengrin trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Daghammar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Ysengrin postures up in Daghammar's guard and throws a big left but Daghammar blocks it.
Ysengrin chips away with some ground and pound.
Daghammar being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar is adopting a defensive guard.
Ysengrin passes Daghammar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Daghammar walks into a straight right hand from Ysengrin.
A good leg kick by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Ysengrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A jab from Daghammar misses.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Ysengrin fails to land the takedown.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Ysengrin slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands with a nice body kick.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin. #T2#
Ysengrin looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
That kick from Ysengrin tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ysengrin cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ysengrin tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ysengrin moves in looking to clinch but Daghammar pushes him off.
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ysengrin.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Ysengrin avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Donk. Ysengrin catches Daghammar right on the button with a cross.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ysengrin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Daghammar counters with a left and a right that stings Ysengrin.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ysengrin punishes Daghammar's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Herger Ysengrin is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Daghammar avoids a kick to the body.
Ysengrin thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Ysengrin cracks the inside of Daghammar's front leg.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Ysengrin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Ysengrin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ysengrin throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin had his way with Dag Daghammar in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Daghammar swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Ysengrin counters by moving into the clinch.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin wants a takedown. #TD#
Ysengrin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ysengrin is thwarting Daghammar's attempts to control the position.
Ysengrin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is defending well.
Ysengrin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ysengrin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ysengrin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ysengrin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ysengrin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ysengrin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ysengrin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daghammar is refusing to be controlled, as Ysengrin sits in half guard.
Ysengrin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Ysengrin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ysengrin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daghammar trying to control from the bottom.
Ysengrin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daghammar's head.
Ysengrin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ysengrin slips a nice elbow through Daghammar's hands, connecting with Daghammar's forehead.
Ysengrin stalling.
Ysengrin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daghammar's head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Ysengrin there.
Still in half guard, Ysengrin seems content to control.
Ysengrin working Daghammar over with strikes.
Daghammar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin stalling away here and it's allowed Daghammar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ysengrin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Ysengrin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ysengrin slips nicely into half guard.
Daghammar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ysengrin.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ysengrin throwing shots but Daghammar is blocking nicely.
Daghammar trying to control from the bottom.
Ysengrin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ysengrin wants to advance to full mount but Daghammar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ysengrin tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herger Ysengrin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ysengrin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herger Ysengrin!

Herger Ysengrin retains his lightweight title!
Herger Ysengrin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: G #39 Westlund vs Alderich     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Acosta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar slaps away a takedown attempt from Acosta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acosta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Acosta with a jab.
Daghammar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Acosta slips a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook
and Acosta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar slips a straight right by Acosta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipe Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Acosta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throws a hook but Acosta blocks it.#T1#
Daghammar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Acosta backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Daghammar misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Acosta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acosta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Acosta throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Acosta has his takedown stuffed
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Acosta throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acosta has his takedown stuffed
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Acosta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Acosta.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daghammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Acosta avoids it well.
Acosta misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Acosta misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Acosta.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Acosta misses with a looping left.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acosta.
Acosta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Acosta on that attempt.
Acosta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Acosta scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Acosta fails to land with a series of punches.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Acosta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Daghammar sizes up Acosta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Acosta misses.
As Acosta looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Acosta has Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Acosta throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Daghammar.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acosta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Filipe Acosta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Acosta fails to land with a series of punches.
Acosta lands a body shot.
Acosta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daghammar throws out the jab.
Daghammar connects with a looping right hand.
Daghammar moves out of range as Acosta strikes.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acosta tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acosta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Acosta looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acosta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar scores with a counter punch that sends Acosta to the canvas! Daghammar smells blood - he's punishing Acosta with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Acosta has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dag Daghammar made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: G #35 KOIZUMI vs KURTZ     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bougoumou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bougoumou throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Ouje Bougoumou has been cut.
Bougoumou just misses with a punch to the body.
Bougoumou misses with a takedown
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Bougoumou throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Bougoumou is rocked!
Bougoumou throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Oh Bougoumou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Bougoumou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Bougoumou seems to have got his legs back now.
Bougoumou lands a jab to the head.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bougoumou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bougoumou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Bougoumou misses the target. #T1#
Bougoumou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bougoumou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Bougoumou wants to free his trapped foot but Daghammar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bougoumou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bougoumou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daghammar holds on to Bougoumou as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bougoumou wants to finish this one by submission but Daghammar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bougoumou. #SUB#
Bougoumou goes for an armbar but Daghammar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Daghammar. #T2#
Daghammar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bougoumou looking for a sweep. Not yet Bougoumou, not yet.
Bougoumou keeping full guard, as Daghammar tries to pass.
Daghammar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bougoumou's head.
Daghammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bougoumou is retaining full guard.
Daghammar preventing the sweep.
Daghammar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daghammar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daghammar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bougoumou is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but Bougoumou blocks nicely. #T3#
Bougoumou controlling the position.
Daghammar throws an elbow that misses. Bougoumou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daghammar's guard. Nice move by Bougoumou!#REVR#
Bougoumou wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
Daghammar keeping full guard, as Bougoumou tries to pass. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daghammar seems keen to control Bougoumou's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bougoumou misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Bougoumou shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bougoumou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bougoumou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ouje Bougoumou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Daghammar misses. #KD2#
Daghammar drops Bougoumou with a beautiful combination! Bougoumou stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daghammar is looking for the KO!
Bougoumou is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bougoumou throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ouje Bougoumou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Daghammar fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bougoumou square on the jaw! Damn, Bougoumou is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dag Daghammar thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: G #30 KOIZUMI vs GOODMAN     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Daghammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Teodor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Teodor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Teodor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teodor.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teodor connects with a leg kick. Daghammar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Teodor coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teodor.
Daghammar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teodor. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Teodor cracks the inside of Daghammar's front leg.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Teodor.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teodor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Teodor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Teodor is out of range.
Daghammar moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Teodor connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teodor.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teodor.
Daghammar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teodor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teodor lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Teodor finds it's way through Daghammar's defenses.
Teodor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Teodor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Teodor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Teodor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Teodor lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teodor.
Teodor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teodor lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Teodor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daghammar's hands.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodor feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Teodor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
Atanase Teodor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teodor.
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a solid body kick.
Teodor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daghammar if he has to take too many more of those.
Teodor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atanase Teodor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Teodor misses with a head kick.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teodor lands with a cross.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Teodor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Teodor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teodor. #T1#
Teodor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor walks into a left hand.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teodor connects with an inside leg kick.
Teodor slips under a jab.
A head kick by Teodor misses
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Teodor there.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Daghammar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teodor!
Teodor thows a body kick. Daghammar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teodor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Teodor throws a head kick that misses
and Daghammar counters with a 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!
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Teodor counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Teodor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teodor.
Teodor looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor.
Teodor lands a front kick.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Teodor thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Teodor slips under a jab.
Teodor feints a counter leg kick.
Daghammar blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Teodor ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Teodor.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teodor.
Teodor scores with a nice body kick.
Teodor connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
Teodor scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Teodor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teodor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar slips under a jab from Teodor.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teodor is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Daghammar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick from Teodor.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teodor.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atanase Teodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Teodor slams his shin into Daghammar's torso.
Teodor drops his hands momentarily and Daghammar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Teodor misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teodor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teodor cracks the inside of Daghammar's front leg.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teodor. Teodor obviously looking to wear him down.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Teodor avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Teodor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Teodor lands with a nice body punch.
Teodor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teodor connects with an inside leg kick.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teodor lands a high kick!
Teodor throws a leg kick but Daghammar checks it.
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Teodor throws a nice head kick!
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teodor thuds his shin into the meat of Daghammar's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teodor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Teodor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Teodor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Crunch! Teodor slams his shin into Daghammar's torso.#T3#
Teodor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Teodor cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Teodor.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Teodor's shoulder, as Teodor tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teodor.
Teodor feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teodor. Daghammar shrugs it off though.
Teodor works the jab nicely.#T4#
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Teodor throws a nice looking combination but Daghammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teodor misses with a hook. Daghammar ducked under it nicely.
Teodor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teodor feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Atanase Teodor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teodor, right into the meat.
Teodor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daghammar avoids a kick to the body.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor dips to his left and cracks Daghammar with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Atanase Teodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teodor 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!

Atanase Teodor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: G #22 DUFU vs FORD     
Date:   Jun 08, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ysengrin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ysengrin lands in his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daghammar trying to control the position.
Ysengrin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin looks up at the clock and then as Daghammar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ysengrin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Ysengrin stalls from top position.#T1#
Daghammar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ysengrin.
Daghammar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ysengrin is putting a hurting on Daghammar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daghammar struggling a bit here.
Ysengrin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ysengrin working the ground and pound. #T2#
Ysengrin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ysengrin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daghammar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ysengrin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ysengrin lands an elbow.
Ysengrin controlling the position.
Ysengrin scoring with punches and elbows.
Ysengrin working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin working the ground and pound but Daghammar is defending the strikes.
Ysengrin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Daghammar is being controlled here.
Ysengrin tries to score with some ground and pound. Daghammar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daghammar dodges the ground and pound from Ysengrin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ysengrin trying to control the position but Daghammar is working away.
Ysengrin staying calm.#T4#
Daghammar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ysengrin.
Ysengrin trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ysengrin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daghammar is trying to control Ysengrin's posture but Ysengrin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ysengrin scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ysengrin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ysengrin drives through with a takedown into Daghammar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ysengrin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ysengrin lands a couple of elbows.
Ysengrin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ysengrin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Ysengrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daghammar is keeping the position for now.
Ysengrin lands a couple of elbows.
Daghammar keeping full guard, as Ysengrin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ysengrin with a nice head shot there.
Ysengrin throwing strikes but missing.
Ysengrin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daghammar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ysengrin trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin stays in close to Daghammar's body and controls the position.
Ysengrin trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Herger Ysengrin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ysengrin landing some decent shots from guard. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ysengrin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ysengrin tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ysengrin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Ysengrin's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick which misses Daghammar's front leg but catches the back leg as Daghammar tries to avoid it.
Ysengrin is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Ysengrin. #T3#
Ysengrin lands a nice looking body kick.
Ysengrin throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a counter combo.
Ysengrin drops his hands momentarily and Daghammar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ysengrin. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ysengrin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daghammar takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Ysengrin. Ysengrin maintains the clinch.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Daghammar controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Ysengrin.
A short uppercut from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daghammar or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin is stalling here.
Ysengrin presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daghammar tries to circle away but Ysengrin has him pinned against the cage.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daghammar or not.
Ysengrin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daghammar lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ysengrin looks to land a combination. Daghammar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Ysengrin gets a takedown into half guard.
Daghammar is looking for a sweep. Ysengrin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daghammar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin is trying to control. Daghammar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Daghammar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Daghammar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ysengrin.
Daghammar keeping full guard, as Ysengrin tries to pass.
Ysengrin throwing strikes but missing.
Ysengrin is working Daghammar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #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.
Ysengrin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ysengrin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daghammar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ysengrin postures up.
Ysengrin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ysengrin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ysengrin trying to mount his opponent but Daghammar defends it.
Daghammar taking some punishment here, with Ysengrin in his half guard. #T3#
Ysengrin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daghammar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ysengrin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daghammar has hold of Ysengrin's hands but Ysengrin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ysengrin lands with a punch from half guard.
Ysengrin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ysengrin slips a nice elbow through Daghammar's hands, connecting with Daghammar's forehead.
Daghammar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ysengrin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ysengrin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Daghammar is looking to escape.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Daghammar is working away.
Daghammar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Ysengrin lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ysengrin lands a nice short elbow.
Ysengrin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ysengrin winds up and cracks Daghammar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ysengrin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ysengrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ysengrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ysengrin feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Ysengrin throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ysengrin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Ysengrin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daghammar sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Ysengrin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Ysengrin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ysengrin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ysengrin working over Daghammar with some ground and pound. Daghammar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daghammar is refusing to be controlled, as Ysengrin sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ysengrin lands a nice short elbow.
Ysengrin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daghammar is not content to let Ysengrin control the position.#T2#
Daghammar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ysengrin wants to take a breather but Daghammar is having none of it.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is defending well.
Ysengrin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ysengrin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ysengrin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ysengrin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Ysengrin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Ysengrin is nestled in close to Daghammar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daghammar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ysengrin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ysengrin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daghammar!
Ysengrin lands a heavy elbow.
Daghammar wants to hold on but Ysengrin pushes him away.
Ysengrin landing punches.
Ysengrin working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Daghammar is rocked!
Ysengrin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daghammar is still in real trouble! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Ysengrin trying to control but Daghammar is having none of it. #T4#
Ysengrin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Daghammar is out cold - huge knockout for Ysengrin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herger Ysengrin!
Herger Ysengrin retains his lightweight title!
Herger Ysengrin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KOTB 45: Metralhadora!     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Stolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crunch! Stolt slams his shin into Daghammar's torso.
Stolt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Stolt misses
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Stolt slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Verner Stolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Stolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Daghammar.
Stolt lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Stolt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stolt 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.
Stolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daghammar's hands.
Stolt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Stolt.
Stolt defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar is looking to clinch.
Stolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stolt throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar tries to counter by clinching up but Stolt breaks away and moves out of range.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.#T2#
Daghammar thuds his right hand into Stolt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stolt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
A jab from Stolt misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Stolt is rocked!
Stolt looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
As Stolt tries to get set, Daghammar tries to push him back and clinch up but Stolt manages to avoid the attempt.
Stolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Daghammar finish him?
Stolt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stolt seems to have recovered his senses.
Stolt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Daghammar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stolt doesn't seem phased though.
Stolt lands a jab.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Daghammar takes one on the button.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Stolt.
Stolt connects with a solid leg kick.
Stolt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stolt misses with a head kick.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Stolt as he connects with a hook.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stolt.
Stolt throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Stolt misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar blocks the body kick. #T4#
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stolt throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Stolt feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stolt can pounce on him.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Stolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Stolt. Beautiful body shot.
Stolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verner Stolt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stolt lands with an overhand left.
Stolt lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Stolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daghammar's head backwards.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daghammar lunges at Stolt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stolt's hand.
A head kick by Stolt misses
and Daghammar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stolt looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Stolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stolt connects with a nice looking jab.
Stolt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Daghammar fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Stolt. #T1#
Stolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stolt scores with a nice body kick.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daghammar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stolt misses with a combination
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Stolt moves away and avoids it.
Stolt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Daghammar as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Stolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stolt lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Daghammar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stolt throws a series of punches but Daghammar avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Daghammar does it's job there.
A lazy body kick from Stolt #CL#
and Daghammar moves into the clinch.
Stolt lands a right hand. #T3#
Stolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stolt lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stolt throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Stolt avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Stolt blocks it.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Daghammar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Stolt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Stolt.
Stolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stolt lands with a right to the head.
Stolt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daghammar is trying to break the clinch but Stolt has him pressed against the cage.
Stolt lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daghammar taking a breather.
Daghammar tries to circle away but Stolt has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Stolt lands a good knee to the midsection. Daghammar won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Daghammar.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Stolt has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Stolt has Daghammar pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verner Stolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Daghammar walks into a left hand.
Verner Stolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stolt.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Stolt.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
Stolt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stolt lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Stolt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stolt connects with a leg kick. Daghammar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stolt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stolt throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stolt is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Stolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Stolt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Stolt rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Stolt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stolt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daghammar stalling in the clinch but Stolt improves position.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Stolt. #T2#
Stolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stolt has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Stolt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stolt fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stolt.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Stolt lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stolt, right into the meat.
Stolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Stolt takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stolt manages to circle out of the way.
Stolt lands a right hook to the body.
Stolt misses the body punch
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jab by Stolt.
Stolt throws a lazy head kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Stolt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Stolt blocks it.
Daghammar tries to work over Stolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Stolt tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Stolt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daghammars head.
A nice left hand lands by Stolt.
Stolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
Stolt misses with the head strike.
Stolt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolt scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stolt on the inside.
Verner Stolt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar is trying to break the clinch but Stolt is controlling him.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Daghammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stolt backwards.
Daghammar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stolt digs a right hand underneath Daghammar's ribcage. Daghammar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Stolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stolt takes a shot to the head.
Stolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stolt pushes Daghammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar stalling.
Daghammar leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Daghammar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verner Stolt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.
Daghammar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stolt is looking to clinch.
Daghammar tries to clinch
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Stolt.
Stolt misses with a double jab
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Stolt.
Stolt lands a head shot.
Daghammar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Stolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Stolt with a jab.
Daghammar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stolt.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stolt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stolt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stolt scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar is looking to counter the offense by Stolt and move into the clinch.
Daghammar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Stolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stolt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daghammar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt wants to land a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Stolt misses with a hook
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daghammar checks a leg kick.
As Stolt tries to get set, Daghammar tries to push him back and clinch up but Stolt manages to avoid the attempt.
Stolt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range and Stolt settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stolt tries to work over Daghammar's front leg with a kick but Daghammar checks it.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Stolt lands with a nice body kick.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stolt throws a series of strikes that have Daghammar backpedaling.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stolt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daghammar has time to react.
Stolt scores with a jab to the head.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stolt. Stolt obviously looking to wear him down.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Stolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Stolt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Stolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt scores with a jab.
That kick from Stolt tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.
Stolt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Stolt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Daghammar. That snapped Stolt's head back.
Stolt with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verner Stolt dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stolt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Daghammar clinches.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Daghammar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daghammar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stolt lands a body shot.
Stolt tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stolt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Stolt working aggressively here.
Daghammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stolt backwards.
Stolt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daghammar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stolt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stolt misses with the head strike.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Stolt controls the action.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stolt is keeping busy.#T1#
Stolt letting Daghammar take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daghammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a right to the head.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Stolt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Stolt has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stolt with a big uppercut! Stolt tries to clinch up but Daghammar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stolt to the mat! Stolt covers up and Daghammar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dag Daghammar thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: KOTB 41: Agarrar!     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Jasperdek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Jasperdek's head.
Jasperdek takes one on the button.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasperdek was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Jasperdek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jasperdek feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasperdek tries for a takedown but Daghammar circles away easily
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jasperdek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daghammar's waist but Daghammar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jasperdek off to one side.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janish Jasperdek.
Daghammar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jasperdek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
We've been told by Daghammar's head coaches at A Hero's Journey: MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Jasperdek ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Jasperdek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daghammar scores with a counter punch that sends Jasperdek to the canvas! Daghammar smells blood - he's punishing Jasperdek with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jasperdek has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar retains his lightweight title!
Dag Daghammar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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