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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 03, 2023
#R1#
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Peres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Peres is wise to it.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peres.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peres.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Peres.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.#CL2#
Durden clinches up with Peres and pushes him back against the cage.
Peres wants to get back to striking at distance but Durden won't allow it.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
Durden misses with a body punch.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Peres's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden prevents Peres from breaking the clinch.
Peres has had enough of the clinch but Durden keeps him there for the moment.
Durden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durden scores with a hook to the body.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Peres is rocked!
Durden is working Peres over against the cage.
Oh Peres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Durden unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peres! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Durden is unloading with more strikes now! Peres drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Durden!
Abraham Durden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 22, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Durden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bag's half guard.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Bag is defending well.
Bag is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Durden has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bag defend it? Durden steps over the head and cranks it - Bag is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Durden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Durden!
Abraham Durden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Punch Bag was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 28     
Date:   May 15, 2023





185 cm
31 yrs
188 lbs



180 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Adam has managed to clinch. #TD#
Adam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Durden
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.#SUB#
Adam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (0) Durden#T1#
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Adam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adam working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Adam prevents Durden from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Adam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Adam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Adam working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Adam working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Adam looking to secure an arm triangle but Durden defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Adam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adam prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Adam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adam moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Adam (8) vs (0) Durden
Durden is trying to break free.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Adam 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. #SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adam to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Durden looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam 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: Bots de Garra 27     
Date:   May 14, 2023





184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs



180 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Durden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Durden
Orion 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.#SUB2#
Durden wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion won't allow Durden to pass to mount. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durden to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is pressing down on Durden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Durden drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Durden off! Durden jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Durden is defending well. Orion quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Durden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Orion celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 26     
Date:   May 13, 2023





184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs



180 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hussein pushes Durden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Durden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein controlling Durden's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Durden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hussein looking to control. #T1#
Durden is pushing down on Hussein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hussein is fighting to maintain full guard but Durden has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Durden 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.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durden is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (4) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Durden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hussein seems content to control.#SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Hussein has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden won't allow Hussein to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (7) vs (0) Durden
Hussein moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (9) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Hussein wants to finish this one by submission but Durden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hussein. #SUB#
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Hussein looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Durden regains half guard.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
Hussein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (12) vs (0) Durden
Hussein prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
Hussein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (15) vs (0) Durden#T7##SUB#
Hussein patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hussein doesn't have the hooks in and Durden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Durden#SUB#
Hussein looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily. #SUB2#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (19) vs (2) Durden
Durden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (19) vs (4) Durden
Hussein trying to control but Durden postures up.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein moves into full guard. #SUB#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining full guard. #T8#
Durden passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein is trying to maintain the position but Durden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Durden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hussein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T9##SUB2#
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura here.
Hussein manages to get to full guard.
Durden postures up. #T10##SUB2#
Durden has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durden's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (21) vs (4) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (24) vs (4) Durden
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hussein seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#T11##SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hussein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is in trouble now - Hussein has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (27) vs (4) Durden
Durden is working to get back to half guard. #T12#
Hussein tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Durden is not content to let Hussein control the position.#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hussein is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #T13#
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it. #SUB#
Hussein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durden!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (30) vs (4) Durden
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hussein is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durden is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durden flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hussein anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durden and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hussein slips an arm under Durden chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hussein has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hussein is squeezing on Durden like an anaconda would it's prey. Durden fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 21     
Date:   May 08, 2023





184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs



180 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Orion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Durden's guard.
Orion forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Orion 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.#SUB#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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: Bots de Garra 14     
Date:   May 01, 2023





179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (2) vs (0) Durden
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.#SUB#
Lisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Durden working for a triangle but Lisko defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Durden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Lisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Durden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisko defends it easily.#SUB2#
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Lisko stands and throws Durden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (5) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Lisko keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden tries to bench press Lisko off him but Lisko keeps the position.
Durden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Durden regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lisko is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Lisko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (8) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Lisko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lisko extends the arm and Durden is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Lisko!
Jordan Lisko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



179 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Helix has managed to clinch.
Helix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durden.
Durden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Durden gets underhooks to prevent Helix's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Helix has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durden is trying to keep an underhook but Helix manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durden (0) vs (2) Helix
Helix wants to free his trapped foot but Durden is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helix pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helix pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helix wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy. #T1#
Helix passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (0) vs (5) Helix
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helix tries to advance to mount but Durden denies him.
Helix wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Durden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helix prevents Durden from improving his position.#SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden wants to improve his position but Helix is controlling well. #SUB2#
Helix is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helix is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well. #SUB2#
Helix seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Durden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Helix controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Durden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helix looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Helix is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.
Durden keeping full guard, as Helix tries to pass. #SUB2#
Helix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Durden keeping full guard, as Helix tries to pass. #SUB#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Durden looking for a triangle here. Helix is fighting it but it looks tight! Durden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Helix is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abraham Durden!
A victorious Abraham Durden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 12     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023





180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Durden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Durden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Durden (4) vs (0) Lisko
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lisko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durden (4) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily.
Durden wants to improve his position but Lisko is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden is in trouble now - Lisko has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (4) vs (5) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Durden regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lisko advances to half guard. #SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lisko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lisko has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
Lisko looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Lisko defends easily. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard.
Lisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (4) vs (8) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko tries for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Durden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard. #SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6##SUB#
Durden working for a triangle but Lisko defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lisko as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Durden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lisko! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jordan Lisko!
An out of breath Jordan Lisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 11     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023





179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lisko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (2) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lisko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lisko slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lisko seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Lisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Durden sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Lisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lisko is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Lisko 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. #SUB#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lisko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lisko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Durden is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lisko!
Jordan Lisko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 10     
Date:   Apr 27, 2023





180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holtzmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Holtzmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Durden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Durden (4) vs (0) Holtzmann
Holtzmann is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Durden is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holtzmann is trying to escape and Durden transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holtzmann is forced to tap! Nice work there by Durden! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Durden!
A very excited looking Abraham Durden 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: Bots de Garra 9     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kamenev has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
Durden can't get the takedown. #TD#
Kamenev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Durden
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Durden
Durden is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Durden is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kamenev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Durden could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kamenev has cracked it and Durden is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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: Bots de Garra 8     
Date:   Apr 25, 2023





180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Durden fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Diesel gets caught flat footed, as Durden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durden (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diesel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diesel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diesel!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Durden (2) vs (4) Diesel
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Durden is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Durden blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Durden (2) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
Durden can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Durden is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Diesel trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden regains half guard.#SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Durden looking for subs from the bottom but Diesel mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (2) vs (9) Diesel
Durden is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Diesel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durden is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durden flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diesel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durden and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diesel slips an arm under Durden chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diesel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diesel is squeezing on Durden like an anaconda would it's prey. Durden fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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: Bots de Garra 7     
Date:   Apr 24, 2023





179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the ropes. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leifsson is defended easily by Durden.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Durden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leifsson's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Durden
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position. #SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson. #SUB#
Durden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Leifsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Durden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Durden is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Durden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
Durden tries to break free. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Durden showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Durden is controlling his hands well.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Leifsson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Durden has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Leifsson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Durden doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abraham Durden!
Our winner, Abraham Durden, 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: Bots de Garra 6     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





190 cm
28 yrs
210 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Davon Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Durden gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the ropes.
Durden tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Durden.
Davis is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Durden is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durden prevents it.
Durden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Durden's takedown attempt.
Durden wants a takedown but no success here.
Durden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis has Durden pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis has Durden pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Durden shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Durden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis feinted with a counter takedown.
Durden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Durden gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (0) vs (4) Durden#SUB2#
Durden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Durden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Durden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Durden is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durden on the ground.#SUB2#
Durden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Durden is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Davis gets full guard.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Davis is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durden is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Durden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (0) vs (7) Durden
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durden has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (0) vs (9) Durden#SUB2#
Durden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Durden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davis has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Durden wants to finish this one by submission but Davis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Durden. #T5##SUB2#
Durden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Davis is surviving well by controlling Durden's body position as best he can.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Durden has isolated one of Davis's arms. Davis looking to fight him off but Durden twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Durden!
A relieved looking Abraham Durden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 3     
Date:   Apr 20, 2023





187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durden. #TD#
Fiachna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durden quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Durden#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Durden#T1##SUB#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna is hanging on to Durden's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Durden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Durden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way! #T2#
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Durden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Durden is defending it well. #SUB#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Durden defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Durden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Durden
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Durden
Durden is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Durden
Durden prevents Fiachna from moving into mount. #T3#
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (15) vs (2) Durden
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (2) Durden
Durden tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a rear naked choke. Durden is not defending it well and Fiachna has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Durden refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Durden's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 2     
Date:   Apr 19, 2023





184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orion showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Durden
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion 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. #SUB#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Belvedere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden cracks Belvedere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden tests Belvedere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Durden lands.#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Belvedere ducks into an uppercut from Durden and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Durden!
During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Durden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Sadler throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Sadler steps away.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sadler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sadler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sadler throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Sadler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sadler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sadler blocks a low kick nicely.
Sadler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sadler digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Sadler moved out of range.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sadler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Sadler lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sadler.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sadler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadler 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.
Sadler scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Durden is rocked!
Durden gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sadler gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Durden is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
A relieved looking Jack Sadler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#986 Moxley vs Akechi     
Date:   Feb 18, 2023
#R1#
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bob walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.#T1#
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bob defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Bob.
Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Bob tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Bob misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bob's knee momentarily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden thinks about the counter body kick.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.#T4#
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob misses with a leg kick
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Bob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab by Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob throws a head kick that misses.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bob takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Bob steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Bob's ribs.
Bob lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Bob backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden moves away from the strike by Bob.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob. #T4#
Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
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!
Bob is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob lands with a cross.
Bob lands with an overhand left.
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bob walks into a left hand.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Bob misses the body punch
and Durden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bob's knee momentarily.#T1#
Bob is looking to score with low kicks.
Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden slips a straight right by Bob.
Durden is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Bob's head back. #T2#
Bob throws an off balance right hand
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bob might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Durden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bob thinking.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Bob as he connects with a hook.
Durden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
Scooter Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bob misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob.
Durden defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Bob looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

An out of breath Abraham Durden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Scooter Bob spoke after the fight, saying 'Back in my day, the loser was better. Guess some things never change.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#978 Sitsongrit v Gozen     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Good work by Jaegerjaquez as he checks the leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden cracks Jaegerjaquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez with a jab.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Durden is looking to chop away at Jaegerjaquez's legs.
Durden jabs Jaegerjaquez right on the nose. Jaegerjaquez blinks but takes it well.
Durden cracks Jaegerjaquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jaegerjaquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
Durden takes a shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez is stalling here.
Durden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaegerjaquez presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden tries to circle away but Jaegerjaquez has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Durden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
I was talking to Jaegerjaquez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Durden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Jaegerjaquez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez tried to counter with a leg kick but Durden avoided it.
Durden 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Jaegerjaquez throws a front kick that sends Durden stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Durden misses.
Jaegerjaquez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That kick from Durden tenderised Jaegerjaquez's leg. Jaegerjaquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
A quick step to the side and Jaegerjaquez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaegerjaquez.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Jaegerjaquez - just one landing.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.#T4#
Jaegerjaquez lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaegerjaquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Durden.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaegerjaquez ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaegerjaquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaegerjaquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden lands a jab to Jaegerjaquez's midsection.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Durden tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's front leg with a kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Jaegerjaquez is wise to it.
Durden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Jaegerjaquez seems unphased.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden 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.
Jaegerjaquez blocks the body kick.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a single shot there.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it well.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Durden counters with a body kick.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Durden misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Durden.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaegerjaquez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaegerjaquez blocks the leg kick.
Durden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Durden.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
A leg kick checked by Jaegerjaquez.
Durden checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Jaegerjaquez off balance momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden 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#
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaegerjaquez works the jab nicely.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Jaegerjaquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaegerjaquez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jaegerjaquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden tries to circle away but Jaegerjaquez has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Durden avoids the head kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Durden misses the body punch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a shot to the body.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez misses the jab.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Durden's defenses. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaegerjaquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Jaegerjaquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaegerjaquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Durden slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaegerjaquez 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Good leg kick by Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's front leg with a kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Jaegerjaquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Durden.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Jaegerjaquez blocks the low kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter punch.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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 Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
I think Jaegerjaquez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!

Our winner, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, 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#973 Karim v Barboza     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durden with a hook.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Lombardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Durden misses.
Lombardo moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Durden takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Durden moves out of range as Lombardo throws a body kick.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lombardo. Lombardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Durden misses with a right hand
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durden misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lombardo defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a hook
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Lombardo 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.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden lands a jab to Lombardo's midsection.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombardo's head backwards.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombardo.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Durden throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range. #T4#
Durden throws a combination that misses
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Lombardo down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Lombardo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo wants to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch position.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Lombardo
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombardo defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Durden 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#
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Lombardo lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Lombardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lombardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo feints a counter leg kick.
Durden cracks Lombardo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombardo misses with a looping left.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo works the jab nicely.
Lombardo pushes Durden away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden lands with a right hand.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
Durden slips a jab from Lombardo.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
Durden misses with a body shot
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
As Lombardo backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lombardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick as Lombardo jumps back.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden with a hook.#T4#
Lombardo checks a low kick from Durden.
A good leg kick by Durden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Lombardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Durden blocks the body kick.
Lombardo swings widly with a right hand
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden 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.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Durden.
Lombardo throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T1#
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Durden throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands with a straight right. Lombardo didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombardo.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses with a body punch
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Durden is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a right hand from hell and Durden is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Lombardo!
Our winner, Santino Lombardo, 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#968 Joosep v Song     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Durden throws a hook to the side of Nansen's head but Nansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden checks a low kick from Nansen.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Nansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Nice shot by Durden.
Nansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Nansen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nansen.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Nansen misses with a straight right.
A jab from Durden misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Durden misses.
Nansen scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durden throws the left hand but Nansen avoids the punch easily.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nansen moves away.#T1#
A cross from Durden lands.
Nice defenses there by Nansen.
Nansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Nansen tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nansen lands a jab.
Nansen throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Nansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nansen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Nansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nansen checks the leg kick.#T2#
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Nansen lands a head kick!
Nice body kick there by Durden.
Durden delivers a nice body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nansen 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.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Nansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Nansen is just out of range.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden lands with a hook. Nansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Nansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Nansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nansen misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Nansen throws a big shot that misses.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden connects with a right hand. Nansen shakes it off.
Nansen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Nansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nansen scrambles back to his feet.
Nansen missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nansen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Nansen won't allow Durden to get back to his feet.
Nansen trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden has control of Nansen's left arm, preventing Nansen from doing any damage. #T4#
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen pushes down on Durden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Durden is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Durden tenderised Nansen's leg. Nansen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nansen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Nansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Durden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Nansen counters with a straight right hand.
Nansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden slips under a jab from Nansen.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nansen.#T1#
Nansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
and Nansen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nansen throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Nansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nansen tries to avoid it.
Durden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durden stuns Nansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nansen can do to turn this around?
Nansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durden counters with a nice body shot.
Nansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
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!
Nansen connects with a leg kick.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.#T2#
Durden slips a straight right by Nansen.
Nansen swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Nice shot by Nansen.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nansen checks a low kick from Durden.
Nansen counters with a body kick.#TD2#
Durden gets caught napping as Nansen dives in and scores a takedown. Durden manages to retain guard.
Nansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durden is trying to keep Nansen in close.
Durden is controlling Nansen's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Nansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nansen throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Durden working a defensive guard here.
Nansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Durden pulls Nansen in to control the position.
Durden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nansen postures up. #ES#
Durden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nansen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Nansen looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nansen momentarily.
Nansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nansen tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nansen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nansen misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Nansen scores with a takedown into Durden's guard.
Durden is controlling Nansen's posture.
Nansen throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nansen's guard. Nice move by Durden!#REVR#
Nansen controls Durden momentarily but Durden frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thorvald Nansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Nansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nansen shoots in looking for a takedown but Durden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nansen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nansen scores with a punch to the head.
Nansen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nansen blocks the body kick.
Nansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden jabs at Nansen's body.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden blocks a head kick by Nansen.
Nansen 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!
Durden works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen throws a body kick that misses
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Nansen 's knee.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Nansen should have avoided that one. #T1#
Durden throws a leg kick but Nansen checks it.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nansen 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.#TD2#
Nansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Durden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durden motions for Nansen to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Nansen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden moves out of range as Nansen strikes.
Durden works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Durden
and Nansen counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Nansen as he checks the leg kick.
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nansen swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Nansen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nansen moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Nansen staying out of range there.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Nansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Nansen misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nansen walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nansen at a distance.
Nansen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Nansen moves his leg out of the way.
Durden with a jab.
Nansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Nansen throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Nansen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Nansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden throws a jab when Nansen was well out of range.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Nansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nansen tries to avoid it.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nansen has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Nansen rushes Durden and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Nansen slips under a jab from Durden.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nansen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nansen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Nansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Nansen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden defending well as Nansen loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Nansen slips a straight right by Durden.
Nansen misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durden 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Abraham Durden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thorvald Nansen spoke after the fight, saying 'Hinga dinga durgen'.

 

Event: GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Connor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Connor avoids the body shot from Durden.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Connor digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Connor connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Connor.
Durden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connor rather than just go for the knockout.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Connor walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.#ROC#Durden is rocked!#CL#
Connor clinches up with Durden and pushes him back against the cage.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can Connor finish him?#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden seems to have recovered his senses.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
BOOM! Connor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Durden. Durden tries to recover but Connor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Durden lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor!
A victorious Greg Connor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#960 Karim v Yago     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Wolf-Fang scores with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf-Fang scores with a decent looking hook.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf-Fang defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durden thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Wolf-Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden digs a good body shot into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolf-Fang defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf-Fang throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Durden swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wolf-Fang counter with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Wolf-Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden throws a low kick but Wolf-Fang avoids it.
Wolf-Fang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.#T1#
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf-Fang.
Durden is looking to slow Wolf-Fang down with leg kicks.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf-Fang needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Wolf-Fang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Good shot there by Durden.
Wolf-Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf-Fang walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf-Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Wolf-Fang's ribs.#T2#
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolf-Fang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Wolf-Fang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Wolf-Fang throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Wolf-Fang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf-Fang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Durden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf-Fang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wolf-Fang misses its intended target.
Durden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolf-Fang throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.#T4#
Wolf-Fang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf-Fang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Durden throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf-Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Wolf-Fang. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolf-Fang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Wolf-Fang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Wolf-Fang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf-Fang under the eye.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a left to the body.
Wolf-Fang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden catches Wolf-Fang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolf-Fang tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden scores with a push kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Good shot there by Durden.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Durden.
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 Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Durden slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.#T1#
Wolf-Fang checks a leg kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Durden slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Wolf-Fang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden tries to work over Wolf-Fang's front leg with a kick but Wolf-Fang checks it.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden thuds his shin into the meat of Wolf-Fang's side.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolf-Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden. #T2#
Durden missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Wolf-Fang avoided it.
Durden blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf-Fang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden cracks Wolf-Fang with a good jab.
Wolf-Fang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf-Fang throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang. #T3#
Wolf-Fang lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf-Fang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Wolf-Fang with an uppercut!
Wolf-Fang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durden in his tracks.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf-Fang lands a head shot.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf-Fang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wolf-Fang throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf-Fang as he connects with a hook.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf-Fang throws out the jab.
Durden slips under a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf-Fang's sensitive parts.
Durden scores with a jab. Wolf-Fang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Wolf-Fang misses.
A slow jab from Wolf-Fang misses its intended target.
Wolf-Fang ducks right into an uppercut from Durden. #CL2#
Wolf-Fang clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf-Fang has double underhooks.
Wolf-Fang scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Wolf-Fang backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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 Abraham Durden 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wolf-Fang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durden feints and then cracks Wolf-Fang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf-Fang down.
Durden thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Wolf-Fang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Wolf-Fang's belly button to the back.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Durden throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang moved away.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf-Fang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf-Fang lands with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Wolf-Fang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden thows a leg kick but Wolf-Fang checks it
and Wolf-Fang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Durden is rocked!
Durden slips under a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf-Fang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Durden falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wolf-Fang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#956 Sitsongrit v Dick     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Conan misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan lands a head shot.
Conan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a leg kick.
Durden throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durden swivels and escapes.
Conan tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden connects with the punch.
Conan blocks the body kick.
Conan slips under a jab.
A left lands for Durden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
Conan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Conan 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 looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Conan moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conan loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Durden throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conan.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conan takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conan scrambles back to his feet.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Durden moves away from the strike by Conan.
Durden with a jab.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden. #TD#
Conan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely. #T2#
Conan is thwarting Durden's attempts to control the 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. Conan connects with a nice short shot to Durden's temple.
Conan trying to control the pace.
Conan 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.
Conan working the head and body with strikes.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Conan seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.
Conan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durden is refusing to be controlled, as Conan sits in half guard.
Conan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Conan wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durden is positioning himself well to prevent Conan advancing to mount.
Conan wants to pass to mount but Durden is defending the position.
Durden wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Conan 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.
Conan wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durden eats them both and turns towards Conan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conan's head.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Conan catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
A clash of legs there as Conan blocks the low kick.
Conan connects with the punch.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Durden staying out of range there.#TD#
Conan gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.

Durden has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Conan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow.
Conan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durden's efforts to push away.
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Conan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conan scrambles back to his feet.
Durden thuds a left hand into Conan's body.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan slips a jab from Durden.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Durden misses. #T2#
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Conan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Conan lands with a right hand.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Conan fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden lands with a straight right. Conan didn't see that one coming.
Conan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durden did well to prevent Conan getting side control.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Conan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden trying to control here.
Durden is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Conan throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Conan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Conan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durden trying to control from the bottom.
Durden on the receiving end of some nice 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.
Durden wants to control but Conan is keeping busy.
Conan wants to pass the guard but Durden is defending well.
Conan wants to advance to full mount but Durden doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Durden controlling Conan's posture.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Conan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a low kick but Conan moves out of range easily.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Conan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Conan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conan throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden counters with a body kick.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Durden avoids the body shot from Conan.
Conan scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durden sprawls well. Durden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conan gets slowly back to his feet.
Durden takes one on the button.#T1#
Conan misses with a body shot.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden jabs Conan right on the nose. Conan blinks but takes it well.
Durden throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Conan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Conan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden. #T2#
Conan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
Durden swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Conan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden lands a jab.
Durden misses with a leg kick
and Conan counters with a left to the body.
Durden wants to slow Conan down by chopping away at his legs.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Conan darts in looking for a takedown but Durden gets double underhooks and turns Conan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Conan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Conan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Conan's legs - danger averted.
Edward Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Conan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Conan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Durden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Conan, up you get!
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conan.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Conan sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.#T4##TD#
Conan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Conan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Conan is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Durden pushes Conan off looking to stand but Conan dives back in and keeps control.
Conan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Durden.
I think Durden 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abraham Durden!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#953 Song v Larry     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Durden throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Minaur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
A low kick from De Minaur misses
and Durden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped De Minaur's head back.
Durden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Good leg kick by Durden.
De Minaur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Minaur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden digs a good body shot into De Minaur's ribs.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Durden lunges at De Minaur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Minaur's hand. #T1#
Durden jabs at De Minaur's body.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden feints and then cracks De Minaur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Minaur down.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
De Minaur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden looks to throw a body kick
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like De Minaur has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Durden connects with a jab.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Minaur with a body shot.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.#T2#
De Minaur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Minaur.
Durden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
A big left from Durden misses.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Durden throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
De Minaur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Minaur throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
De Minaur 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.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Durden avoided it.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
De Minaur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden clobbers De Minaur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durden throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durden's knee momentarily.
De Minaur throws out a powerful jab.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Minaur.
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!
Durden scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
De Minaur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Minaur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Minaur motions for Durden to come forward. De Minaur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden lands a head shot.
De Minaur walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden throws a front kick that sends De Minaur stumbling back into the cage.
De Minaur throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
Nice uppercut lands for De Minaur. That snapped Durden's head back.
De Minaur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
De Minaur walks into a jab.
De Minaur throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Minaur checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
De Minaur tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
De Minaur cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.#T1#
De Minaur tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Durden misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
A jab from Durden misses.
De Minaur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as De Minaur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Durden 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.
Good standup being displayed there by De Minaur as he connects with a hook.
Durden missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
Durden looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Minaur has time to react.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.#T2#
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Minaur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden feints and then cracks De Minaur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Minaur down.
Jab by De Minaur.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Durden misses with a straight left.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Minaur cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.#T3#
Durden throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Durden punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Minaur with a body shot.#T4#
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Durden.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Durden misses.
De Minaur throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden motions for De Minaur to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Durden lands a glancing blow to the side of De Minaur's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
A punch lands to the side of De Minaur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a body shot
and Durden counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden tries to move into range but De Minaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden misses with a low kick as De Minaur jumps back.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Minaur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from De Minaur.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Durden misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Durden throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
De Minaur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden 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.
Durden scores with a jab. De Minaur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses De Minaur's front leg but catches the back leg as De Minaur tries to avoid it.
Durden misses with a jab to the body
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
De Minaur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
De Minaur lands with a cross.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Minaur is able to avoid easily.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden throws a shot to the body.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
De Minaur lands with an overhand left.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Minaur. That did some damage!
De Minaur tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Durden misses with a body kick.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through De Minaur's defenses.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden sizes up De Minaur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
A good leg kick by Durden.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Minaur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
De Minaur misses with a straight right.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Minaur finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
De Minaur lands a big right hand that sends Durden crashing to the mat! De Minaur stays standing though and waves Durden back to his feet!#ROC#Durden is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can De Minaur finish him?
De Minaur scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Durden head around and knocks him out cold! De Minaur hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rod De Minaur!
Our winner, Rod De Minaur, 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#950 Benedetti v Chelios     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Durden jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden with a hook.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durden - that will leave a mark!
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T1#
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Durden takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Durden.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.#T2#
Durden thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Durden is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Durden throws a shot to the body.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durden rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.#T3#
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Durden swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Durden is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Durden throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a straight right. #T2#
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durden blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
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!
Barbosa jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durden back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Durden misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Durden backing up. Durden nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Durden is rocked!
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Durden limp body while Barbosa jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Barbosa!
A victorious Daniel Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#944 Durden v Minaur     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as De Minaur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
De Minaur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from De Minaur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
De Minaur walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Minaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
De Minaur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
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!
Durden punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
De Minaur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
De Minaur takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Durden misses
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Minaur.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Durden.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden 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.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Durden moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
Durden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Minaur is able to avoid easily.#T3#
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
De Minaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
De Minaur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but De Minaur saw it coming and moves away.
Durden misses with a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur tries to clinch but Durden moves away
and Durden counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
De Minaur with a jab.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
De Minaur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden misses with a low kick.
De Minaur sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden misses with a low kick.
De Minaur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Minaur has time to react.#T4#
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into De Minaur's torso.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
De Minaur tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
De Minaur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden jabs at De Minaur's body.
Durden throws a leg kick
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses De Minaur's front leg but catches the back leg as De Minaur tries to avoid it.
De Minaur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
De Minaur scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
De Minaur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rod De Minaur 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#
Durden throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Durden misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Minaur checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from De Minaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden lands with a nice body kick.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden misses with a hook
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks De Minaur off balance momentarily.
De Minaur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Minaur throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
De Minaur scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur lands a lovely overhand right.
De Minaur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Minaur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Minaur throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Minaur.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Durden down.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Durden scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Durden feints and then cracks De Minaur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Minaur down.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Minaur.
Durden misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Minaur can pounce on him.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
De Minaur connects with a looping right hand.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
De Minaur misses with a straight right.
De Minaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Durden staying out of range there.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Minaur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a wild body kick that De Minaur sees coming a mile off.
De Minaur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Minaur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.#T4#
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Minaur. De Minaur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden lands a nice shot that snaps De Minaur's head back.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
Durden avoids the head kick by De Minaur.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Minaur tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
A low kick lands for Durden.
De Minaur scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but De Minaur avoided it.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Durden fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur just manages to avoid it.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden misses with a hook.
De Minaur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur 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#
De Minaur throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a sloppy body shot
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind De Minaur 's knee.
Durden misses with a body kick.
De Minaur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and De Minaur settles back down.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Durden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. De Minaur catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
De Minaur throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
De Minaur doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Minaur tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.#T1#
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
De Minaur is looking to land body kicks.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Durden lands.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.
Durden slips a jab from De Minaur.
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
De Minaur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from De Minaur.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
De Minaur throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Durden is rocked!
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Minaur at a distance.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Durden.
De Minaur walks into a left hand.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur connects with a single shot there.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! De Minaur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur is the new lightweight champion!
Rod De Minaur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#942 Mario v Dougal     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Durden swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Durden wants to slow Egyptian down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Egyptian off the cage and back into range.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian with a hook.
Durden avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
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!
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Egyptian staying out of range there.#T1#
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Durden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden 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.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Durden.
Egyptian tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden cracks Egyptian with a good jab.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Egyptian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
Durden catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
Egyptian motions for Durden to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durden slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.#T3#
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Egyptian cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian lands with a cross.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden drops his hands momentarily and Egyptian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Durden down.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Egyptian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Egyptian throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden 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.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden slips a jab from Egyptian.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
Durden lands a nice hook to Egyptian's body. Egyptian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Egyptian tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A cross from Egyptian lands.
Durden blocks a jab.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Egyptian lands a jab.
Egyptian takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden blocks a jab.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Durden checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egyptian. That one must have hurt.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian lands with a nice body punch.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Egyptian steps away.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Egyptian finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Egyptian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Egyptian misses
and Durden counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
Egyptian swings for the body but Durden moves out of range. #T4#
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Egyptian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Egyptian on the side of the head.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Egyptian.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Egyptian's front leg but catches the back leg as Egyptian tries to avoid it.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden 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#
Durden looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Egyptian moves his leg out of the way.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian motions for Durden to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Durden's defenses.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Durden checks the leg kick.
Durden counters with a body kick.
Durden cracks Egyptian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Egyptian avoids it.
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Egyptian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden cracks Egyptian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a jab.#T2#
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
A big right from Durden misses.
Egyptian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durden. Egyptian shrugs it off though.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Durden slips a straight right by Egyptian.
And Durden responds with a good body kick, but Egyptian manages to step out the way in time.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Egyptian moves his leg out of the way.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Durden thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Durden throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Durden. #T4#
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into Egyptian's torso.
Egyptian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Egyptian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden connects with a jab.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Durden lands a body shot.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durden jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian 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.
Durden swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Egyptian.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Egyptian checks it well.
Good work by Egyptian as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Egyptian. That snapped Durden's head back.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
No joy there for Egyptian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Durden misses.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Egyptian down. #T2#
Durden dodges the punch combination from Egyptian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses the jab.
Egyptian throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden scores with a jab. Egyptian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.#T3#
Nice cross by Egyptian.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Durden.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a nice combination. Durden backs away looking to recover.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a slapping head kick.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab. #T4#
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Durden.
Nice uppercut there from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Durden misses.
Egyptian looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durden avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Durden with a nice cross.
Egyptian digs a good hook to Durden's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durden 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.
Egyptian works over Durden's head and body with a nice combination.
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Durden takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Durden throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
Durden sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Egyptian.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian checks a low kick from Durden.
A leg kick checked by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Egyptian throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
That kick from Durden tenderised Egyptian's leg. Egyptian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden slips under a jab.#T3#
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Egyptian's sensitive parts.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Egyptian off balance momentarily.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Egyptian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durden cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Egyptian swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden with a hook.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
A combination from Egyptian does no damage.
Egyptian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Durden.
Well Durden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Abraham Durden is the new lightweight champion!
Abraham Durden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Osiris Egyptian was interviewed post fight and said 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. '.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Lightweight SF     
Date:   Apr 07, 2022
#R1#
Joteel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joteel.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Joteel misses.
Joteel backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden misses with a straight right.
It looked like Joteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden moves away from the strike by Joteel.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Joteel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joteel counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Durden.
Joteel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Joteel avoids it.
Joteel misses with a body kick.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joteel with a body shot.
Durden connects with a right hand. Joteel shakes it off.
Durden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Joteel there.
A big left from Durden misses.
It looked like Joteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joteel is out of range.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joteel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into Joteel's torso.
Joteel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Durden gets tackled into the cage by Joteel. Joteel maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joteel.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Joteel keeps him there for the moment.
Joteel scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Durden takes a shot to the head.
Joteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joteel lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target. #T2#
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Joteel moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Joteel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joteel lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Joteel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden slips a jab from Joteel.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Joteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joteel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joteel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joteel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Joteel misses. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joteel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Joteel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Joteel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joteel misses with a straight left.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Joteel swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Joteel down. #CL#
Joteel closes the distance and pushes Durden back into the cage.
Joteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Nice body punch from Joteel - that landed with a thud.
Joteel prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Durden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joteel lands with a light punch inside.
Joteel misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden wants to slow Joteel down by chopping away at his legs.
Joteel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joteel. #T4#
Joteel throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joteel is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Joteel ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Durden misses with a kick to the body
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Durden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Joteel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden throws a jab when Joteel was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Joteel throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden misses with a hook. Joteel ducked under it nicely.
Joteel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joteel moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel 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#
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden avoids the body shot from Joteel.
Joteel throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden avoids the body shot from Joteel.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacque Joteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joteel.
Joteel misses with a straight right.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Joteel misses the jab.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Joteel stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joteel throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Joteel throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Joteel throws a head kick that Durden semi-blocks.
Joteel scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joteel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
It looked like Joteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joteel throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joteel.
Joteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joteel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden misses with a hook. Joteel ducked under it nicely.
Durden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Joteel saw it coming and moves away.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Joteel's belly button to the back.
Joteel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durden momentarily.
Joteel misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden defending well as Joteel loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Joteel blocks the leg kick.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joteel.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Joteel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A cross from Joteel lands.
Durden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joteel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden looks for the body kick but Joteel saw that one coming.
Durden slips a jab from Joteel.
Joteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joteel walks into a left hand.
Durden connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Joteel blocks the low kick.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Joteel scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joteel. #T3#
Joteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Joteel takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Joteel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
A big left from Joteel misses.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Joteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Joteel tries to avoid it.
Durden 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.
Durden swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Durden throws a series of punches but Joteel avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joteel.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joteel throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Joteel takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Joteel tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Durden throws a jab when Joteel was well out of range.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
Durden misses with a body kick.
It looked like Joteel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durden.#T4#
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joteel.
Joteel 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Joteel ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Joteel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Joteel tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden works Joteel's body with a nice hook.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joteel.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.
Durden is looking to chop away at Joteel's legs.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Joteel coming out on top.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Joteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joteel connects with a nice looking jab.
Joteel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Joteel misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Joteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joteel throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden throws a leg kick but Joteel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joteel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Joteel slips the punch.
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Joteel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joteel looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Joteel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joteel misses the shot to the body.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Joteel.
Durden misses with a hook. Joteel ducked under it nicely.
Durden is looking to chop away at Joteel's legs.
Durden is looking to slow Joteel down with leg kicks.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joteel.
Joteel tries to clinch up.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joteels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Joteel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joteel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden feints and then cracks Joteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joteel down.
Joteel throws a right hand that Durden ducks under and follows up with a left that Durden also avoids with ease.
Joteel scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Durden throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joteel.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Joteel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
Joteel misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Joteel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durden misses with a low kick.
As Durden backs away, Joteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden throws a push kick but Joteel slaps the foot to one side.
Joteel tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joteel.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joteel.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden cracks Joteel with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Joteel is out of range.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joteel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Joteel moves into the clinch successfully.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Joteel keeps him there for the moment.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Joteel pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joteel has him pressed against the cage.
Joteel keeps control of Durden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joteel moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Joteel scores with a punch to the head.
Joteel misses with a head kick.
Joteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden is looking to slow Joteel down with leg kicks.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from Joteel.
Durden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Joteel.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Joteel with an uppercut!
Joteel misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Joteel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durden tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joteel blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel.
Nice body punch from Joteel - that landed with a thud.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joteel.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Joteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joteel.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joteel slips under a jab.
Joteel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden is looking to chop away at Joteel's legs.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joteel counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Joteel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joteel 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 Dennis scores the fight for Jacque Joteel!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jacque Joteel!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jacque Joteel!

Jacque Joteel wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Lightweight QF     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Durden swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen misses with a double jab.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durden misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Durden throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durden doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reinikainen!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Durden throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen throws a nice looking combination but Durden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen jabs at Durden's body.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Durden.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Durden moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen feints the counter takedown.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
A clash of legs there as Reinikainen blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen 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#
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reinikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.#T1#
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Durden lands a head shot.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden thows a body kick. Reinikainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reinikainen stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Jab from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Durden misses with a left hand
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Reinikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinikainen tries to avoid it.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
A big right from Reinikainen misses. #T3#
Durden connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Reinikainen looking to score a takedown here. Durden is defending well but Reinikainen drives through and ends up in Durden's guard.

Durden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Durden throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head. #T4#
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Reinikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Durden delivers a nice body kick.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.#T1#
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reinikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Reinikainen 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.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Durden throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Durden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Reinikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Durden wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Durden
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Reinikainen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden moves forwards but Reinikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reinikainen.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#

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 Abraham Durden.
I think Durden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Abraham Durden!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Abraham Durden!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Abraham Durden!

Abraham Durden wins by unanimous decision!

Abraham Durden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#939 Spratt v Bagwis     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Gozen throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Gozen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Gozen.
Gozen throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gozen with a body shot.
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gozen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.
Gozen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden takes a swing at Gozen's ribcage but misses.
Gozen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.#T1#
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Gozen misses with an uppercut
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen staying out of range there.
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Durden.
As Durden backs away, Gozen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gozen. That did some damage!
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden moves out of range as Gozen throws a body kick.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Gozen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Gozen slips under a jab from Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Gozen misses with a low kick.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a low kick.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Durden.#T2#
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Gozen.
Gozen throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gozen.
A big right from Gozen misses.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Gozen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Gozen swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Gozen thuds his shin into the meat of Durden's side.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Gozen's defenses.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Gozen moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Gozen steps away.#T3#
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Gozen defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden avoids the head kick by Gozen.
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Durden.
Gozen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gozen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Gozen down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Gozen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Gozen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Gozen saw it coming and moves away.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Durden thuds a left hand into Gozen's body.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Gozen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Gozen's front leg but catches the back leg as Gozen tries to avoid it.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Gozen misses with a double jab.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Gozen is out of range.
As Durden backs away, Gozen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Gozen.
Durden cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Gozen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Gozen slips a straight right by Durden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Durden misses with a looping right.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gozen throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden misses with a series of wild punches.
Gozen scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gozen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Gozen as he checks the leg kick.
Gozen throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Gozen thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gozen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durden thuds his right hand into Gozen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gozen tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gozen backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gozen.#T1#
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Gozen.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden feints and then cracks Gozen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gozen down.
Durden slips under a jab from Gozen.
Gozen looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gozen's sensitive parts.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gozen misses with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Gozen's front leg but catches the back leg as Gozen tries to avoid it.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Gozen is wise to 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!
Gozen thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
Gozen thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden wants to slow Gozen down by chopping away at his legs.
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gozen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozen works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gozen is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gozen is just out of range.
Gozen blocks a leg kick.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gozen on the side of the head.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gozen. Gozen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden slips under a jab from Gozen.#T3#
Durden blocks a jab.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen throws out a powerful jab.
Durden keeps Gozen at a distance using the push kick.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Gozen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gozen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden cracks Gozen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gozen.
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!
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gozen takes a step back to recover.
Gozen cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Gozen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Gozen.
Gozen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Gozen moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gozen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Durden misses
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gozen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gozen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gozen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durden.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Durden throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Gozen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Gozen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Gozen thumps Durden with a low kick.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gozen. That did some damage!
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Gozen lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Gozen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gozen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gozen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
An attempted straight right counter from Gozen misses the target.
Gozen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Gozen swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Gozen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Durden moves out of range as Gozen strikes.
Gozen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gozen misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Gozen throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gozen misses.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Gozen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Gozen moved away.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab. #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!
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gozen. That did some damage!
Gozen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gozen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gozen.
Durden cracks Gozen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gozen misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Gozen is out of range.
Gozen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Gozen is out of range. #T3#
Gozen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Gozen as he checks the leg kick.
Gozen checks a low kick from Durden.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Gozen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Donk. Durden catches Gozen right on the button with a cross.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Gozen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws a push kick but Gozen slaps the foot to one side.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gozen. Gozen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gozen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Gozen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gozen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gozen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozen moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durden avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gozen is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Gozen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Gozen slips the punch.
Gozen connects with an inside leg kick.
Gozen checks the leg kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Our winner, Abraham Durden, 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#937 Sitsongrit v Joy     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden blocks a jab.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden lands a jab.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Durden misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCraken slips under a jab from Durden.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden misses with a body kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden is looking for the big counter here.
McCraken tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Durden blocks a jab.
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Durden really felt that one!#T2#
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
McCraken throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken throws a nice head kick!
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Durden misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCraken works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Durden throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
A cross from McCraken lands.
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 leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durden punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden moves away from the strike by McCraken.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden checks the leg kick.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Durden tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Durden is looking to slow McCraken down with leg kicks.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
McCraken tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Durden tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Durden might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCraken has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden checks the leg kick.#T2#
Durden misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken thows a body kick. Durden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
Durden looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken thumps Durden with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken walks into a jab.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T3#
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden staying out of range there.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Durden with a hook.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Good shot there by Durden.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
McCraken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
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 Dougal McCraken 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.#R3#
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
A lazy left from McCraken finds it's target.
Durden thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden slips a jab from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
McCraken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Durden blocks the body kick.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
As Durden backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Durden defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Durden misses with a looping right.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Durden.
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!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Durden catches McCraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden misses with a straight right.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
McCraken digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Durden is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs. #T3#
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCraken connects with a right hand. Durden shakes it off.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Durden throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands with a right hand. #T4#
Durden misses with a hook.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden misses with a straight right.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Durden tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
McCraken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Durden misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
Durden tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
McCraken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCraken moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Durden misses.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
McCraken slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
McCraken thumps Durden with a low kick.#T2#
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken tries to clinch up.
McCraken backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
McCraken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden tries to break free but McCraken pushes him back against the cage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is leaning against McCraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.#T3#
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durden just manages to avoid it.
McCraken jabs at Durden's body.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken slips under a jab.
It looked like McCraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
McCraken checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the liver by McCraken. Beautiful body shot.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durden. McCraken shrugs it off though.
A big left from Durden misses.
McCraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for McCraken.
Durden looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Durden misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken connects with a high kick.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
McCraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.#T2#
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
McCraken takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
Durden throws a leg kick
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Durden.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
McCraken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken works Durden's body with a nice hook.
McCraken throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a hook.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but McCraken is wise to it.#T3#
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
McCraken slips under a jab.
Durden checks a low kick from McCraken.
Nice body punch from Durden.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. McCraken should have avoided that one.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durden momentarily.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken stalks Durden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durden's face. Durden staggers backwards, shaken.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
A big left from Durden misses.
McCraken scores with a three punch combo!
Durden punishes McCraken's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.

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 Dougal McCraken.
Well McCraken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!

Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Dougal McCraken thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
McCraken tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden lands a head shot.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden is looking to chop away at McCraken's legs.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from McCraken.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Durden shrugs it off though.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
McCraken scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Durden.
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Durden steps away.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Durden misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
McCraken feints a counter leg kick.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from McCraken misses. #T4#
McCraken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Durden avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but McCraken moves his leg out of the way.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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#
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken motions for Durden to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Durden.
McCraken moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Durden misses.
A big right from Durden misses.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.#T1#
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Durden misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden checks a low kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Durden misses the jab.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands with a right hand.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
McCraken defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden misses with a low kick.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken looks to throw a body kick
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
McCraken loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
McCraken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
McCraken connects with a body shot.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken slips under a jab from Durden.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden jabs at McCraken's body.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Durden swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
McCraken tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Durden slips under a jab.
A low kick from Durden misses
and McCraken counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden digs a good hook to McCraken's 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!
McCraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Durden blocks a head kick by McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCraken 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.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCraken checks a leg kick.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCraken checks it well.
Jab by Durden.
McCraken lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Durden needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Durden misses. #T3#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden slips under a jab from McCraken.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
McCraken lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden misses with a body shot.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
McCraken swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
Durden walks into a jab.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
McCraken lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. McCraken catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dougal McCraken just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
McCraken with a hook.
An inside leg kick from McCraken misses.
McCraken wants to clinch
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden misses the body punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden misses with a hook to the body
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden with a jab.
McCraken tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
McCraken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden lands with a right hand.
McCraken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.#T2#
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden checks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden connects with a body shot.
McCraken checks a low kick from Durden.#T3#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses the jab.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
Durden cracks McCraken with an open hand slap.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCraken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden jabs McCraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a solid body kick.
McCraken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden tries to land a front kick but McCraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCraken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
McCraken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken checks a leg kick.
Durden slips a jab from McCraken.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken shapes to counter with a head kick.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by McCraken.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
McCraken slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for McCraken's leg but McCraken calmly moves out of range.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Durden's legs. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - McCraken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCraken. McCraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
McCraken takes one on the button.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
McCraken connects with the punch.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
Durden defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden throws a front kick that sends McCraken stumbling back into the cage.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden scores with a hook.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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 Abraham Durden.
Well McCraken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!

Dougal McCraken is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Dougal McCraken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#931 Joosep v Song     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoppe misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Hoppe. Beautiful body shot.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Hoppe 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.#TD2#
Hoppe shoots in and gets a takedown into Durden's guard.

Durden has his feet on Hoppe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hoppe has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoppe tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Hoppe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Hoppe 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.
Durden is looking to stand up but Hoppe isn't so interested in that idea.
Hoppe postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow. #T1#
Hoppe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Durden is trying to control the position but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Hoppe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durden keeping full guard, as Hoppe tries to pass.
Hoppe is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durden throws a low kick but Hoppe moves out of range easily.
Hoppe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoppe scrambles back to his feet.
Durden connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoppe or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden, which made it look bad.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Durden misses its target.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Nice shot by Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but Hoppe avoids it.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoppe on the side of the head.
Durden wants to slow Hoppe down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoppe is out of range.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Hoppe needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that Hoppe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Durden throws a low kick but Hoppe moves out of range easily.
A big left from Durden misses.
Hoppe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durden. Durden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoppe misses the jab.
Durden lands with a straight right. Hoppe didn't see that one coming.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durden sprawls well. Durden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
Durden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.#T4#
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden digs a good hook to Hoppe's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Hoppe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Durden works Hoppe's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Hoppe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Durden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe is just content to waste time from the top position. Durden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Durden stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoppe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Hoppe throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoppe checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoppe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Hoppe.#T1#
Hoppe works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Hoppe moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durden defends it well.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoppe cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Hoppe checks it.
Hoppe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoppe doesn't seem phased though.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoppe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoppe throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Hoppe blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Hoppe as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Durden misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Hoppe.
Durden throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoppe connects with a looping right hand.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoppe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoppe.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoppe tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoppe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Hoppe throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden 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 cross from Durden lands.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab. #T3#
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoppe blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoppe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoppe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durden avoids it really well and circles away.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Hoppe staying out of range there.
Durden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Hoppe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Hoppe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoppe duly obliges. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden cracks Hoppe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hoppe blocks the low kick.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
A little jabbing left from Hoppe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoppe! But no joy.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoppe.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe advances to half guard.
Hoppe throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe uses his free foot to push down on Durden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Durden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second 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.#R3#
Hoppe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durden rather than just go for the knockout.
Durden slips under a jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoppe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoppe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Hoppe's leg but Hoppe calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hoppe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoppe.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden moves away from the strike by Hoppe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Durden 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.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Hoppe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durden defends it well.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoppe. Hoppe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.#TD2#
Hoppe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoppe showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe is looking to advance position but Durden won't allow it. #T2#
Durden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoppe is stalling in the full guard.
Durden keeping full guard, as Hoppe tries to pass. #T3#
Hoppe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoppe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden pulls Hoppe in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoppe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoppe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoppe works over Durden with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoppe working some strikes from top position.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Durden trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abraham Durden did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Durden walks into a left hand.
Durden scores with a jab.
Hoppe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoppe.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoppe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Hoppe dives in for a single leg takedown but Durden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hoppe.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Hoppe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Durden is looking to chop away at Hoppe's legs.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Hoppe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hoppe blocks the low kick.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoppe goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Hoppe connects with a crisp jab.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Durden swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoppe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Hoppe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durden.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Hoppe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Durden tries to work over Hoppe's front leg with a kick but Hoppe checks it.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden lands with a straight right. Hoppe didn't see that one coming.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden scores with a push kick.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden scores with a jab. Hoppe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Hoppe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Durden on his heels. He'll look to pass Durden's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Durden wants to get up but he can't break Hoppe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hoppe keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Hoppe is trying to control the position but Durden postures up.
Durden won't allow Hoppe to sweep him here.
Hoppe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Durden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoppe, up you get!
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoppe.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden had his way with Hans Hermann Hoppe in that round.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden slips under a jab from Hoppe.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppe.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoppe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden staying out of range there.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Hoppe moves out of range and Durden only half commits. #T1#
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Hoppe's ribs.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Hoppe shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoppe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoppe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe throws a combination. Durden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hoppe there.#TD2#
Hoppe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Durden makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws a low kick but Hoppe avoids it.
Durden slips a straight right by Hoppe.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hoppe.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hoppe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe throws a big shot that misses.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
Durden throws a lazy body kick
and Hoppe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Hoppe. Beautiful body shot.
Hoppe tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoppe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Hoppe thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden moves away from the strike by Hoppe.
Durden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durden jabs at Hoppe's body.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoppe.
Hoppe throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Durden catches Hoppe right on the button with a cross.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durden moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Abraham Durden retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Abraham Durden, 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.

 

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#R1#
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden lands a jab to Hoppe's midsection.
Hoppe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durden swivels and escapes.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Hoppe looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoppe finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Durden.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden slips under a jab.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoppe lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoppe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoppe jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden catches Hoppe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.
Hoppe lands a body shot. #T2#
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden motions for Hoppe to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoppe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoppe misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Hoppe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Durden jabs at Hoppe's body.#TD#
Hoppe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Hoppe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Durden is looking to escape.
Hoppe wants to pass to mount but Durden is defending the position.
Hoppe drops an elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through Durden's hands, connecting with Durden's forehead.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Hoppe is controlling him well. #ES2#
Durden manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hoppe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoppe 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.#T4##TD#
Durden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoppe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage.
Hoppe trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoppe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Hoppe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden cracks Hoppe with a good jab.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden thumps Hoppe with a low kick.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Durden misses.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws out a counter right but Hoppe avoids it with no problem.
Hoppe misses with a hook
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden. #T1#
Hoppe connects with a right hand. Durden shakes it off.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoppe misses the target.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there #TD#
and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Durden wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoppe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoppe throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Hoppe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoppe.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Hoppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoppe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoppe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown. Durden tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
Hoppe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Durden stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoppe. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoppe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden misses the jab.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.#TD#
Hoppe gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoppe is now in half guard.
Durden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
Durden is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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##TD#
Hoppe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hoppe 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.
Durden is holding on to half guard well.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durden wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but Durden won't allow it.
Durden is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoppe stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Durden tries to get to full guard but Hoppe has control of the leg.
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. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Durden's temple.
Hoppe is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now.
Hoppe wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durden to regain full guard.
Durden is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Durden wants to control but Hoppe passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Durden defends it.
Hoppe is stalling here. Durden 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 Durden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hoppe tries to improve position but can't.
Hoppe trying his best to control but Durden has mounted him.
Hoppe can't escape the position.
Hoppe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoppe trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoppe looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Durden wanted to stand there but Hoppe had control of the position.
Hoppe wants to hit a sweep here but Durden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoppe there! #T4#
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoppe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Abraham Durden just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoppe dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Durden scores with a jab.
Durden is looking to slow Hoppe down with leg kicks.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws out a counter right but Hoppe avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe moved away.
Durden slips a jab from Hoppe.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoppe slips a jab from Durden.#T1#
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Hoppe misses with a straight right.
Hoppe defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Nice shot by Durden.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Hoppe 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.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Hoppe throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoppe is wise to it.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoppe slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Hoppe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoppe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoppe swinging wildly here.
Hoppe throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Hoppe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Hoppe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into Hoppe's torso.
Hoppe punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoppe swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoppe dives in and grabs Durden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes down on Hoppe's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Hoppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Durden gets caught flat footed, as Hoppe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe being controlled here momentarily.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Durden throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durden is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Durden pushes Hoppe off looking to stand but Hoppe dives back in and keeps control.
Hoppe is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoppe tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoppe 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.
Durden working a defensive guard but Hoppe manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Durden is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe working away.
Durden is pushing Hoppe's head away, looking to escape. Hoppe manages to hold on to the position though.
Hoppe scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durden is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe in the domination position with Durden hanging on.#SUB#
Hoppe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durden tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Durden is looking to get to half guard.
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and Durden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Durden looking to control the position.
Durden grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4##SUB#
Durden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoppe.
Durden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hoppe.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet but Hoppe has full control of the position and if anything, Durden has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hoppe has the hooks in. Durden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Durden covering up well and avoiding damage.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoppe has Durden flattened out and is raining down punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Abraham Durden is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Conan throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #TD#
Conan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conan lands in his opponent's guard.

Durden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Durden stops a takedown attempt from Conan. #TD#
Conan decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Conan working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily.
Conan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Durden tries to stand but Conan is controlling from the bottom.
Conan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conan has a closed guard, preventing Durden from standing up. #SU2#
Durden gets to his feet. Conan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden moves away from the strike by Conan.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Conan throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Durden.#T3#
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden cracks Conan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Conan walks into a left hand.
Durden throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
Durden misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durden did well to prevent Conan getting side control.
Conan throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conan is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Durden pushes Conan off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Conan connects with a body shot.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Conan dives in for a single leg takedown but Durden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Conan jumps guard and drags Durden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Durden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durden is looking to chop away at Conan's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Conan misses the target.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Conan darts in looking for a takedown but Durden gets double underhooks and turns Conan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan wants a takedown.
Conan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Conan misses with a looping right.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.#TD#
Conan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Durden is trying to defend but Conan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conan stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
Conan is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #ES2#
Durden has one foot on Conan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden lands with a hook. Conan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Conan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Conan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Durden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conan off and has taken his back!
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conan wants to escape the position.
Durden biding his time, looking for the opening.
Conan is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SU2#
Durden gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.#T2#
Conan 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.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden throws the left hand but Conan avoids the punch easily.
Conan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conan in his tracks.
Conan looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Conan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Conan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden lunges at Conan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conan's hand.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Conan is wise to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durden - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Durden looks to move away, Conan throws a big counter combo but Durden just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Conan.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Conan on that attempt.
Durden feints and then cracks Conan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conan down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a straight right.
Conan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Conan moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden misses the jab.
Conan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Conan throws a good cross that connects.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conan. Conan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Conan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
Durden works Conan's body with a nice hook.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden leaves Conan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conan 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.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Conan 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.
Conan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Conan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conan throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Conan cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Conan lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a hook but Conan blocks it.#T1#
Conan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Conan should have avoided that one.
Conan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conan checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Conan shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Conan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden jabs at Conan's body.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Conan off the cage and back into range.
Conan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durden.
Durden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Edward Conan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durden slips a straight right by Conan.
Durden thumps Conan with a low kick.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conan checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden misses the body punch
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Conan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Durden.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conan on the side of the head.
Durden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Conan if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Durden with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Conan seems unphased.
Conan swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Conan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conan thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Durden misses with a hook.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Conan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conan walks into a left hand.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Conan's ribs.
Durden throws a shot 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!
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Conan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conan looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Conan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden is looking to slow Conan down with leg kicks.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden thumps Conan with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Conan checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durden scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
A good leg kick by Durden.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simon throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Simon gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durden pulls Simon in close to prevent any damage.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Durden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden lands a jab-cross combination.
Simon lands a body shot. #T2#
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon. #TD2#
Simon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Durden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simon is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.#T3#
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Durden wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durden lands the left hand.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Simon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durden to the ground. Simon is now in Durden's guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simon manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Durden is looking to escape.
Simon trying to control from Durden's half guard. Durden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Durden keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Durden has locked up a guillotine! Durden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Simon is holding on here and Durden must be using up a lot of energy. Simon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Durden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GAMMA#922 Joosep v Dionisy     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Durden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden misses with a leg kick
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Raharuhi's defenses.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Raharuhi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Durden takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Durden.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi 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 solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Raharuhi motions for Durden to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
That kick from Durden tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi jabs at Durden's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #T2#
Durden defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Durden shakes it off.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden 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.
Durden lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.#T3#
Durden throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Jab from Durden.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden scores with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durden - that will leave a mark!
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Durden.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Raharuhi blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden blocks a jab.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Raharuhi motions for Durden to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Raharuhi.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
That's time! Raharuhi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharuhi at a distance.
Durden walks into a left hand.
Durden throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durden just manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi moves away from the strike by Durden.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Durden works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Durden catches Raharuhi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Durden. #T1#
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Durden avoided it.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden tries a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Durden takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Raharuhi moved out of range nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Raharuhi defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raharuhi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Raharuhi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Raharuhi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.#T4#
Raharuhi moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharuhi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Durden misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Durden connects with a right hand. Raharuhi shakes it off.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Durden connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden cracks Raharuhi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Durden digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
That kick from Durden tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Durden.
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!
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Raharuhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raharuhi tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Durden.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durden - that will leave a mark!
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Durden moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Durden.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Raharuhi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Durden checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raharuhi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Durden.
Well Durden 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 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GC 403     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Gaethje throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Gaethje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden feints and then cracks Gaethje's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaethje down.
Gaethje scores with a spinning back kick!
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden works Gaethje's body with a nice hook.
Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Gaethje's ribs.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaethje, as that shot connected.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Durden tries a low kick but Gaethje avoids it.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Gaethje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaethje throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gaethje tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Gaethje gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Gaethje finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gaethje walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaethje misses with a looping right.
Gaethje throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Gaethje is out of range.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaethje. That did some damage!
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Durden misses with a body shot. #T2#
Gaethje throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Gaethje staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaethje misses the target.
Gaethje throws a body kick that misses.
Gaethje on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gaethje throws a big shot that misses.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaethje is just out of range.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Gaethje throws a big shot that misses.
Durden is looking to counter with a body kick.
Durden looks for the body kick but Gaethje saw that one coming.
Durden 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.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Gaethje has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Gaethje counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Durden.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Gaethje down.
Gaethje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden sizes up Gaethje with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Gaethje misses its intended target.
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Gaethje takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaethje slips under a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaethje counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje slips under a jab.
Gaethje lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Gaethje tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaethje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaethje.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Gaethje moved out of range.
Gaethje wants to clinch.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Gaethje's defenses.
Durden blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaethje ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Gaethje gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durden throws a hook to the side of Gaethje's head but Gaethje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Gaethje misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gaethje in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaethje as he connects with a hook.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaethje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaethje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaethje moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaethje tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Gaethje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durden swings for the body but Gaethje moves out of range.
It seemed like Gaethje was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaethje misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gaethje might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Gaethje takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gaethje to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaethje walks into a left hand.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaethje tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaethje should have avoided that one.
Gaethje tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden scores with a hook.
Gaethje tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Durden swings for the body but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gaethje has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gaethje works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Gaethje misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Durden misses.
Gaethje's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaethje lands a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gaethje clinches.
Gaethje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
Gaethje tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Gaethje misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Durden.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Gaethje throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaethje takes one on the button.
Durden throws a hook but Gaethje blocks it.#T3#
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Durden.
Nice body punch from Durden. #CL2#
Gaethje clinches up against the cage.
Gaethje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaethje lands with a left to the head.
Gaethje lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaethje has double underhooks. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaethje.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaethje misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Gaethje misses with a leg kick.
Gaethje stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje closes the distance but Durden moves to the side
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaethje blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Gaethje off balance momentarily.
Gaethje works the jab nicely.
Gaethje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaethje. That did some damage!
Gaethje throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaethje throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaethje.
Durden is looking to slow Gaethje down with leg kicks.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaethje has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Gaethje's knee but Gaethje avoids it well.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Jab by Durden.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaethje. That did some damage!
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaethje tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaethje doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Durden tenderised Gaethje's leg. Gaethje is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Durden catches Gaethje right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Gaethje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Durden.
Gaethje checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Gaethje gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with some punches. #T1#
Gaethje scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Durden can't break the clinch.
Durden wants to break free but Gaethje has control.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaethje swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Gaethje keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaethje creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaethje struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden being controlled against the cage.
Durden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaethje moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Gaethje sees coming a mile off.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Durden.
Justin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Gaethje's head back.
Gaethje slips a jab from Durden.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaethje fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden swings for the body but Gaethje moves out of range.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaethje. Gaethje circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaethje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaethje.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Gaethje moves away from the strike by Durden.
It seemed like Gaethje was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaethje takes one to the side of the head.
Gaethje slips under a jab.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with a left to the body.
Gaethje throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Gaethje checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaethje off the cage and back into range.
Gaethje lands an overhand right.
Durden clobbers Gaethje with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaethje pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden with a jab.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Gaethje clinches.
Gaethje throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Durden tries to circle away but Gaethje has him pinned against the cage.
Gaethje scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden lands with a hook. Gaethje tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Durden tenderised Gaethje's leg. Gaethje is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaethje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaethje doesn't seem phased though.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden lands a nice shot that snaps Gaethje's head back.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaethje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden staying out of range there.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GC 400     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertongen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vertongen 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.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Vertongen counters with a straight right hand.
Vertongen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Vertongen as he checks the leg kick.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden 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.
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Vertongen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vertongen takes a step back to recover.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vertongen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vertongen throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Vertongen missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Durden looks for the body kick but Vertongen saw that one coming.
Durden slips a jab from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vertongen throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vertongen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vertongen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Vertongen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vertongen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vertongen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden throws a low kick but Vertongen avoids it.
Vertongen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vertongen moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Vertongen's front leg but catches the back leg as Vertongen tries to avoid it.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Vertongen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vertongen. Vertongen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden blocks a jab.
Vertongen is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Vertongen feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vertongen wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Vertongen jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Vertongen is out of range.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses.
Vertongen throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range. #T3#
Vertongen cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
Vertongen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vertongen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vertongen.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vertongens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vertongen.
Vertongen checks the leg kick.
Vertongen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Vertongen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vertongen 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Durden lands a glancing blow to the side of Vertongen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vertongen throws a right hand that Durden ducks under and follows up with a left that Durden also avoids with ease.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden misses with a body shot
and Vertongen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vertongen slips a straight right by Durden.
Vertongen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vertongen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Vertongen connects with a leg kick.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vertongen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vertongen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Vertongen is just out of range.
Vertongen throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Vertongen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden blocks a head kick by Vertongen.
Durden works Vertongen's body with a nice hook.
Vertongen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Vertongen.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vertongen.
Vertongen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vertongen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vertongen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durden.#T1#
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Vertongen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vertongen misses the target.
Vertongen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vertongen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden cracks Vertongen with an open hand slap.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vertongen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vertongen misses the jab.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vertongen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vertongen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vertongen.
Durden scores with a jab.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Vertongen. #T2#
A good leg kick by Vertongen.
Vertongen shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
Durden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Vertongen wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Vertongen misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Vertongen saw it coming and moves away.
Vertongen throws a fast counter high kick but Durden manages to duck under it in time.
Durden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vertongen back to the cage. Durden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A clash of legs there as Vertongen blocks the low kick.
Vertongen looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Vertongen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vertongen.
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Vertongen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vertongen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Vertongen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vertongen feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vertongen.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Vertongen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vertongen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Vertongen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durden's guard.
Vertongen throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vertongen has an active guard here but Durden has managed to pass into half guard. #T4##SU#
Durden escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range.
Vertongen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vertongen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Vertongen's front leg but catches the back leg as Vertongen tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vertongen.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vertongen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vertongen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Durden jabs Vertongen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen misses with a hook.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden tries a low kick but Vertongen avoids it.
Durden thumps Vertongen with a low kick.
Vertongen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Vertongen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vertongen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden misses with the body kick
and Vertongen counters with a right hand to the body.
Durden throws a leg kick but Vertongen checks it.
Vertongen 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.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Vertongen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vertongen takes one on the button.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Vertongen. #T1#
Vertongen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden tries to work over Vertongen's front leg with a kick but Vertongen checks it.
Durden swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vertongen can do to turn this around?
Vertongen keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vertongen.
Vertongen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vertongen.
A jab from Vertongen misses.
As Vertongen backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vertongen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Vertongen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durden with a body shot.
Vertongen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Vertongen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Durden tenderised Vertongen's leg. Vertongen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden scores with a hook.
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Durden.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Vertongen thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Vertongen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vertongen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden misses with a body punch
and Vertongen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vertongen takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Vertongen misses with a straight left.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Vertongen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Vertongen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick
and Vertongen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden cracks Vertongen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vertongen stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vertongen throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Good shot there by Durden.
Vertongen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden thumps Vertongen with a low kick.
Vertongen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vertongen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Vertongen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Nice straight punches there by Vertongen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vertongen.
Vertongen stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Vertongen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden pushes Vertongen away with a front kick.
Vertongen throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vertongen.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden pushes Vertongen away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
White Jr throws a shot to the body.
White Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
White Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Durden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White Jr working the ground and pound.
White Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on White Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Durden is looking to reverse the position.
White Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Durden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Durden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
White Jr is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Durden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
White Jr working away.
Durden on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White Jr just content to control the position.
White Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White Jr controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
White Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
White Jr is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White Jr wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Durden is trying to improve his position.
White Jr working the ground and pound.
Durden is letting White Jr control him for a moment.
Durden tries to bench press White Jr off him but White Jr keeps the position. #SUB2#
White Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
White Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White Jr wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet.
White Jr is trying to ground and pound but Durden uses the momentary lack of control by White Jr to regain half guard.
White Jr thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
White Jr trying to control from half guard but Durden is working away.
White Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White Jr throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
White Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
White Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Durden won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
White Jr misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Durden keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
White Jr is looking to advance position but Durden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr regains half guard.
White Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
White Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow White Jr down.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
White Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr misses with a looping left.
White Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a body punch
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
White Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Durden.
White Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durden.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White Jr walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
White Jr tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Durden is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Durden misses the body punch
and White Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden moves out of range as White Jr strikes.
White Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden throws out a leg kick but White Jr moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
White Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Durden lands.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr.
Durden tests White Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden thumps White Jr with a low kick.
White Jr works Durden's body with a nice hook.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden throws a hook to the side of White Jr's head but White Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from White Jr misses.
White Jr throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durden cracks White Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden cracks White Jr with an open hand slap.
Durden misses with a left hand #TD2#
and White Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
White Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
White Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Durden trying to hold on to White Jr's head to control him but White Jr postures up.
White Jr stops Durden from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
White Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Bruce White Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
White Jr throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
White Jr prevents Durden from standing back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
White Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Durden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durden wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy.
White Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Durden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Durden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
White Jr moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
White Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
White Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Durden misses with a hook.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White Jr on the side of the head.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White Jr looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.#TD2#
White Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
White Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durden pushes White Jr off looking to stand but White Jr dives back in and keeps control.
White Jr trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
White Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Durden regains half guard.
White Jr controlling the action here.#T2#
Durden is not content to let White Jr control the position.
Durden wants to stand back up but White Jr manages to pass into side control.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but White Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
White Jr is working Durden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Durden wants to control but White Jr postures up.
White Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Durden taking punishment in the form of punches.
White Jr slows the pace down.
The strikes coming from White Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3##SUB2#
White Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durden regains half guard.
Ground and pound from White Jr.
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White Jr is thwarting Durden's attempts to control the position.
White Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
White Jr is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from White Jr there. #T4#
Durden is trying to stand up here but White Jr is controlling him well.
White Jr is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
White Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Durden wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White Jr prevents Durden from standing back up.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!

During a confident post fight interview, Bruce White Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Durden throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu tried to counter with a leg kick but Durden avoided it.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Hlervu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Durden looks for the body kick but Hlervu saw that one coming.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden slips a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hlervu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Hlervu.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden takes one to the chin there.
Hlervu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlervu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hlervu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden thuds his right hand into Hlervu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden stuns Hlervu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden avoids the head kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Hlervu connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hlervu is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hlervu doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu slips a jab from Durden.
Hlervu takes one to the side of the head.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
Hlervu takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu connects with the punch.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Durden misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.#CL#
Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durden tries to break free but Hlervu pushes him back against the cage.
Durden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden motions for Hlervu to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hlervu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Hlervu takes the fight into the clinch.
Hlervu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hlervu's sensitive parts. #T4#
Durden throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Durden does no damage.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from Hlervu.
Durden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden motions for Hlervu to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Hlervu as he checks the leg kick.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hlervu wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Hlervu throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
A jab from Durden misses.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
Durden swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hlervu digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.#T1#
Hlervu wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden lands a body shot.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Hlervu.
Durden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hlervu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu checks a low kick from Durden.
Hlervu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Hlervu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hlervu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Durden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHlervu.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hlervu. That did some damage!#T2#
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlervu throws a body kick that misses.
Durden moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durden.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hlervu drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hlervu takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Hlervu lands a jab to the nose.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
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!
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
Durden scores with a nice body kick.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Good work by Hlervu as he checks the leg kick.
Hlervu scores with a nice right hand.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hlervu.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Hlervu cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Durden.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu 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.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Hlervu does no damage.
Hlervu backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu lands a front kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden 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.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Hlervu checks a leg kick nicely.
Hlervu moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Durden.
Durden throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlervu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Hlervu checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlervu connects with a solid leg kick.
Hlervu thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hlervu moves into the clinch.
Hlervu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durden working hard to break the clinch.
Durden tries to circle away but Hlervu has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hlervu.
Durden tries a body shot but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hlervu as the two fighters clinch.
Hlervu lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Hlervu.
Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hlervu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hlervu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Hlervu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Durden tries to work over Hlervu's front leg with a kick but Hlervu checks it.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hlervu cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlervu throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Hlervu checks a low kick from Durden.
Hlervu misses with a hook.#T3#
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hlervu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hlervu connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Hlervu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Hlervu off the cage and back into range.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
Durden moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden. #CL#
Hlervu has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
Durden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hlervu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hlervu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Hlervu controls the action.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hlervu misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hlervu.

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 Braynas Hlervu.
I think Hlervu 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Braynas Hlervu!

A very excited looking Braynas Hlervu 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: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021
#R1#
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Hakekia's belly button to the back.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Durden takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Durden lands a head shot.#T1#
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
Durden tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden scores with a body shot.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Durden misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia checks the leg kick.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden digs a good body shot into Hakekia's ribs.#T3#
Durden connects with a jab.
Durden is looking to wear down Hakekia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakekia scores with a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
That kick from Durden tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A low kick from Durden misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden thuds his right hand into Hakekia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakekia.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden slips a straight right by Hakekia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Durden swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hakekia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hakekia scores with a nice body kick.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Durden 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#
Durden lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakekia avoided it.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakekia. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.#T1#
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Durden throws a good cross that connects.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Durden.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia blocks the body kick.
Donk. Durden catches Hakekia right on the button with a cross.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Hakekia misses the jab.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.
Durden backing away here, and Hakekia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Durden shrugs it off though.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the body.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Durden throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden lands with a cross.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Durden sizes up Hakekia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Durden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Durden misses.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hakekia.
Durden tries to work over Hakekia's front leg with a kick but Hakekia checks it.
A big right from Durden misses.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia misses with the combination.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Durden motions for Hakekia to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hakekia catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Durden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Durden misses.
Hakekia slips a jab from Durden.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden scores with a jab.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.#T3#
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Hakekia takes one on the button.
Durden misses the jab.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden thuds a left hand into Hakekia's body.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Durden scores with a body shot.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hakekia lands a head shot.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Durden down.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry '.

 

Event: C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Del Bosque moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Bosque. Del Bosque circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden motions for Del Bosque to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Durden slips a jab from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Del Bosque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden moves out of range as Del Bosque throws a body kick.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden throws a leg kick but Del Bosque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Del Bosque's defenses.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Del Bosque is wise to it.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Del Bosque checks it.
Del Bosque jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durden avoids the body shot from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Del Bosque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden with a nice cross.
Del Bosque feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Bosque digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
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!
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden is looking to slow Del Bosque down with leg kicks.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Del Bosque finds it's way through Durden's defenses.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Bosque's sensitive parts.
Durden checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Bosque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Del Bosque misses.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Del Bosque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
A big right from Durden misses.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Del Bosque as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Del Bosque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden moves out of range as Del Bosque throws a body kick.
Durden throws out a counter right but Del Bosque avoids it with no problem.
Del Bosque scores with a punch to the head.
Durden 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Del Bosque 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Bosque checks a leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Del Bosque throws a head kick that misses.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden moves out of range as Del Bosque throws a body kick.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden looks for the body kick but Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Bosque punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Bosque 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.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Del Bosque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Del Bosque.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden 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#
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Del Bosque is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Del Bosque avoids a kick to the body.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Bosque throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Del Bosque 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.
Del Bosque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden blocks a head kick by Del Bosque.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Durden delivers a nice body kick.
Del Bosque misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Bosque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Bosque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Del Bosque might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Del Bosque connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Del Bosque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden thumps Del Bosque with a low kick.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Del Bosque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Bosque's sensitive parts.
Del Bosque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Del Bosque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
Durden thuds his right hand into Del Bosque's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Del Bosque's defenses.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Del Bosque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Bosque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Bosque throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Bosque.
Del Bosque works the jab nicely.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Del Bosque moved away.
Del Bosque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Del Bosque with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Del Bosque.
Durden defending well as Del Bosque loads up on a big left hand.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Durden feints and then cracks Del Bosque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Bosque down.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden throws out a counter right but Del Bosque avoids it with no problem.
Del Bosque catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Del Bosque manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Del Bosque checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Durden misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Bosque counters with a nice body kick.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Del Bosque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
A combination from Del Bosque does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.
Del Bosque with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Bosque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Del Bosque throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque 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.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Bosque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Bosque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Bosque throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durden's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque checks a leg kick.#T1#
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Del Bosque is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick lands for Del Bosque.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Del Bosque's leg but Del Bosque calmly moves out of range.
Del Bosque shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Del Bosque misses the shot to the body.
Del Bosque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Del Bosque walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durden connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden tries to work over Del Bosque's front leg with a kick but Del Bosque checks it.
Del Bosque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden sizes up Del Bosque with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Del Bosque staying out of range there.
Durden lands a jab.
Del Bosque dodges the punch combination from Durden.
Del Bosque misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Del Bosque lands with a thumping leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a leg kick but Del Bosque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Del Bosque's knee but Del Bosque avoids it well.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Durden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Del Bosque is wise to it.#T3#
Del Bosque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Durden.
Del Bosque throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Del Bosque misses with a kick to the body.
Del Bosque throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Del Bosque's belly button to the back.
Durden takes one on the button.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Del Bosque tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden connects with a body shot.#T4#
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Bosque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Bosque staying out of range there.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Del Bosque blocks the low kick.
Del Bosque's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Bosque scrambles back to his feet.
Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Del Bosque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Bosque misses with a kick to the body.
Del Bosque checks a low kick from Durden.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden tries to work over Del Bosque's front leg with a kick but Del Bosque checks it.
Durden tests Del Bosque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durden moves out of range as Del Bosque strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Severo Del Bosque spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'.

 

Event: C31: Chlen vs. Sonni     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021
#R1#
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camacho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden with a nice cross.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Camacho tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Durden avoids it well and moves away.
Camacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Camacho cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Durden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Camacho off balance momentarily.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Durden tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Camacho is looking for a counter combo.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Camacho's head back.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camacho takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Camacho tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Camacho.
Camacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Durden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camacho if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Durden.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Camacho misses with a hook.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Camacho with an uppercut!
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camacho throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Durden blocks a jab.#T4#
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Camacho with an uppercut!
Camacho swinging wildly here.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Camacho.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden stuffs the takedown attempt from Camacho. Camacho gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden sizes up Camacho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Camacho off balance momentarily.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Camacho moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
Durden feints and then cracks Camacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camacho down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Camacho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Camacho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camacho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camacho misses with the combination.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Camacho tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Durden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Camacho throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Camacho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
Camacho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Camacho tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Camacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Durden scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Durden walks into a left hand.
Durden connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camacho swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Camacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Camacho swinging wildly here.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden checks a low kick from Camacho.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Camacho digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camacho.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Camacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Durden.
Camacho is looking for a counter combo.
Durden with a hook.
Camacho misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Camacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Camacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Durden misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Camacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Camacho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Durden thuds his shin into the meat of Camacho's side.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden slips a jab from Camacho.
Durden is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden slips a straight right by Camacho.
Camacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Durden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camacho's hands.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
Camacho ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Camacho takes one on the button.
Camacho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jermaine Camacho 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.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camacho throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Camacho blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camacho. Camacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camacho throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Camacho slips a jab from Durden.
Some bone on bone action there as Camacho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden blocks a head kick by Camacho.
Durden jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Camacho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Durden avoids it well and moves away.
Camacho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camacho somewhat.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.#T4#
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Camacho on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Camacho off the cage and back into range.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Durden moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Camacho misses with a takedown
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Camacho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Jab by Durden.
Spud moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Durden tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Durden avoids the body shot from Spud.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Spud slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden throws a low kick but Spud moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spud - the referee stops the clock and Durden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spud. Durden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Durden throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Durden slips a jab from Spud.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spud throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Spud.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Spud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range. #T2#
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden slips a jab from Spud.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Spud counters with a body kick.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durden!
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Spud was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden swings for the body but Spud moves out of range. #T4#
Spud clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Spud down.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud checks a low kick from Durden.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Spud moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Spud.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spud.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Durden.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud is looking to land body kicks.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Spud. #T1#
Durden cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Spud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Spud's head.
Spud looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and Spud counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Durden is rocked!
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Spud.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Spud tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud 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.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden connects with a jab.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spud cracks Durden with an open hand slap.#T3#
A big right from Spud misses.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Spud lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Durden falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spud dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud very nearly forgot to thank Shadow-Battle Clothing 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: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Thai throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch. #BC2#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Thai's knee but Thai avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
Thai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Thai sees coming a mile off.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch.#T1#
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Thai tried to counter with a leg kick but Durden avoided it.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Durden breaks away and moves out of range.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Thai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Thai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Thai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durden just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai throws a nice head kick!
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thai is able to avoid easily.
Thai checks a leg kick nicely.
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Thai saw it coming and moves away.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Thai counters with a thumping low kick.
Thai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai moves away from the strike by Durden.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Durden breaks away and moves out of range.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Thai's front leg but catches the back leg as Thai tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Durden. #T3#
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durden manages to circle out of the way.
Thai scores with a hook.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Thai's head back.
Durden looks for the body kick but Thai saw that one coming.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Thai's front leg but catches the back leg as Thai tries to avoid it.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Thai down.
Durden sizes up Thai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
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!
Durden throws a wild body kick that Thai sees coming a mile off.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden throws a low kick but Thai avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thai checks a leg kick.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Thai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
Durden misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durden is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Durden avoids the damage to the body.
Durden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai working Durden over with knees to the body.
Durden wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durden scores with a hook.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Thai down.
Durden thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden is looking to slow Thai down with leg kicks.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thai has time to react.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durden manages to circle out of the way.
Durden keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thai takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Thai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thai defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Durden breaks away and moves out of range.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch.
Durden throws a leg kick #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Durden tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position.
Durden blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durden takes an elbow to the temple.
Durden blocks a body shot from Thai.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Durden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thai misses with a punch to the body.
Thai prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Durden is trying to push Thai away but Thai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durden dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Durden takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Durden avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Durden shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Thai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Thai lands an elbow just above Durden 's eye.
Thai presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durden is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thai's head.#T3#
Thai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Durden tenderised Thai's leg. Thai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden slips under a jab.
Thai blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Durden scores with a push kick.
Thai defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Thai looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Thai as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Thai's defenses.
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Thai's belly button to the back.#T4#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
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!
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Thai pushes Durden up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Durden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai walks into a jab.
Thai moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thai tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden'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#
That kick from Durden tenderised Thai's leg. Thai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Thai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Thai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden throws a low kick but Thai avoids it.
Thai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durden avoids the head kick by Thai.
Durden misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Thai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thai cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thai.
Thai checks a leg kick.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durden.
Durden thumps Thai with a low kick.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Thai 's knee.
Durden swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durden blocks it with crossed arms.
Durden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Durden avoids the elbow strike from Thai, against the cage. #BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai connects with a high kick.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Durden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durden throws a push kick but Thai slaps the foot to one side.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thai checks it well.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
Nice cross by Durden.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Thai - just one landing.
Thai checks a low kick from Durden.
Thai misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Thai misses with a kick to the body.
Durden connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Durden scores with a kick to the body.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Thai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durden misses with a low kick as Thai jumps back.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Thai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Thai off balance momentarily.
Durden misses with a body punch
and Thai counters with a nice body kick.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thai's head backwards.
Long Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durden 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GAMMA#859 Baba v Rones     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Bastard moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Bastard as he checks the leg kick.
Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Durden 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.
Bastard throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Durden blocks a jab.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden thuds his shin into the meat of Bastard's side.
Durden 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!
Durden throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Durden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bastard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durden backs up against the cage.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden digs a good body shot into Bastard's ribs.#T2#
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Bastard throws a series of strikes that have Durden backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bastard throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Durden lands a jab.
Bastard walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bastard checks it well.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Bastard steps away.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden blocks a jab.
Bastard scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Durden misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
A jab from Durden misses.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Bastard avoids it.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
Durden defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Bastard steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Bastard's head back.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Bastard misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Bastard lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased. #ROC#Durden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Durden throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Bastard misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bastard misses with the combination.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastard scores with a nice head shot.
Bastard swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden lands a jab to Bastard's midsection.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Bastard sees coming a mile off.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden keeps Bastard at a distance using the push kick.
Bastard catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard connects with a stiff jab that staggers Durden - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lazy Bastard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lazy Bastard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Shain moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Shain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durden misses with a body shot
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
Shain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden connects with a right hand. Shain shakes it off.
Shain blocks a low kick nicely.
Shain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Shain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shain has time to react.
Durden thuds his right hand into Shain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Shain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Shain catches Durden right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Durden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shain counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden pushes Shain away with a front kick.
Shain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Shain slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Shain off the cage and back into range.
Shain throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Shain throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Shain 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 left from Shain misses.
We've been informed that Shain 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.
Shain takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Durden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Shain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shain 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.
Shain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shain blocks a leg kick.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Shain counters with a nice body shot.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Shain moved away.
Shain throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shain checks it well.
Shain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Shain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden fakes the leg kick and cracks Shain in the body.
Shain misses with a body kick.
Shain takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Shain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden sizes up Shain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden misses with a kick to the body
and Shain counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Shain moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Shain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shain is out of range and Durden settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Shain misses.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Shain saw that one coming.
Shain moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden backing away here, and Shain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden throws a low kick but Shain avoids it.
That kick from Durden tenderised Shain's leg. Shain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Shain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Shain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Shain down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden'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#
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shain throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Shain slips under a jab from Durden.
Shain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Durden.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Shain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durden's knee momentarily.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Shain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durden throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shain checks a leg kick.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shain can do to turn this around?#T1#
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shain was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Shain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Durden tenderised Shain's leg. Shain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Shain moves his leg out of the way.
Durden slips a straight right by Shain.
Shain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shain under the eye.
Durden connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shain motions for Durden to come forward. Shain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Durden throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Shain moved away.
Durden lands a jab.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shain under the eye.
Durden swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Shain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Shain misses with a low kick.
Durden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Shain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shain is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
Shain tries a quick counter leg kick but Durden is wise to it.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden slips a jab from Shain.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Shain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shain.#T4#
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shain counters with a nice leg kick.
Shain misses with a looping left.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shain is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Shain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Shain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shain on the side of the head.
Durden staying out of range there.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Durden lands.
Shain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Shain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden 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.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Shain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durden with a body shot.
Durden misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shain! But no joy.
Shain throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range. #T1#
Durden scores with a jab. Shain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Shain counters with a straight right hand.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Durden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Shain's head but Shain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Shain is predictable there
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durden.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shain.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shain to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Durden misses. #T2#
Shain slips a jab from Durden.
Shain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Shain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shain checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden misses with a hook
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shain throws a counter combo.
Shain wants to clinch.
Shain misses with a straight right.
Shain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Shain slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Shain counters with a stiff right hand.
Shain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Shain sees coming a mile off.
Shain counters with a body kick.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Shain feints a counter leg kick.
Durden misses with a jab to the body
and Shain counters with a straight right hand.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shain blocks a jab.
Durden misses with a hook
letting Shain counter with a right hand.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sampson Shain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shain moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
Durden thows a leg kick but Shain checks it
letting Shain counter with a right hand. #T4#
Durden misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Shain blocks the low kick.
Durden jabs Shain right on the nose. Shain blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shain on the side of the head.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shain at a distance.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Shain's shoulder, as Shain tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Shain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: GAMMA#849 Lohmus v Damagon     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palpatine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palpatine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Palpatine counters with a straight right hand.
Palpatine throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palpatine takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Palpatine is predictable there
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Palpatine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Palpatine.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Palpatine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palpatine misses the shot to the body.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Palpatine's shoulder, as Palpatine tries to avoid the shot.
Palpatine 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.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden thuds his right hand into Palpatine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palpatine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palpatine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palpatine connects with a jab.
Palpatine lands a right hook to the body.
Palpatine throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palpatine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palpatine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Durden tries to move into range but Palpatine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palpatine walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
Palpatine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palpatine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palpatine's corner calls for a 1-2. Palpatine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palpatine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palpatine.
Palpatine throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Palpatine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palpatine.
Palpatine misses the jab.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Palpatine.
Jab from Palpatine.
Durden scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palpatine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden scores with a kick to the body.
Palpatine connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Durden cracks Palpatine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palpatine throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Durden.
Palpatine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Palpatine misses its intended target.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Palpatine takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Palpatine's head but Palpatine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Palpatine misses the target.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Palpatine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden lands a head shot.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Palpatine sees coming a mile off.
Palpatine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Palpatine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palpatine. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Palpatine steps away.
Durden lands a head shot.
Palpatine misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Palpatine slips under a jab.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Palpatine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden is looking to slow Palpatine down with leg kicks.
Durden drops his hands momentarily and Palpatine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palpatine ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Palpatine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Palpatine down.
Palpatine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Palpatine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Palpatine as he checks the leg kick.
Palpatine misses with a kick to the body.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palpatine.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Palpatine walks into a jab.
Palpatine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Palpatine slips under a jab from Durden.
Durden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palpatine throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palpatine.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palpatine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palpatine throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Palpatine looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palpatine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palpatine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palpatine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palpatine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Palpatine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Palpatine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palpatine throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Palpatine misses with a body kick.
Palpatine throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palpatine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Palpatine checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Palpatine misses with an uppercut.
Palpatine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palpatine throws out the jab.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palpatine.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Palpatine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Palpatine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Palpatine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palpatine takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Palpatine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
A big left from Durden misses.
Palpatine throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Palpatine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Palpatine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden scores with the left hand. Palpatine knows he should have avoided that one.
Palpatine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palpatine's head backwards.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palpatine moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palpatine misses with a body kick.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palpatine blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden lands a nice looking body kick.
Palpatine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palpatine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palpatine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Palpatine slips under a jab from Durden.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Palpatine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palpatine throws a front kick that sends Durden stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palpatine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden moves out of range as Palpatine throws a body kick.
Palpatine throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden throws a leg kick but Palpatine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Palpatine misses the target.
Palpatine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palpatine looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Palpatine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Palpatine.
Palpatine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Palpatine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palpatine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
Palpatine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden throws out a counter right but Palpatine avoids it with no problem.
Palpatine looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Palpatine down.
Palpatine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Palpatine does no damage.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palpatine tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Palpatine down.
Palpatine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palpatine.#T4#
Palpatine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Palpatine's shoulder, as Palpatine tries to avoid the shot.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palpatine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palpatine lands a slapping body shot.
Palpatine looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden throws a hook but Palpatine avoids it easily.
Palpatine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden pushes Palpatine away with a front kick.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Palpatine's leg but Palpatine calmly moves out of range.
Palpatine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palpatine.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Palpatine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Palpatine looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden with a jab.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palpatine is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palpatine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Palpatine down.
Palpatine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden defending well as Palpatine loads up on a big left hand.
Palpatine blocks a jab.
Palpatine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palpatine.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palpatine 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Palpatine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a low kick as Palpatine jumps back.
Palpatine throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Palpatine is out of range.
Palpatine delivers a nice body kick.
Palpatine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palpatine. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palpatine throws a body kick that misses.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palpatine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden thuds his right hand into Palpatine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palpatine moves away from the strike by Durden.
Palpatine tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Durden walks into a jab.
Sheev Palpatine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with an uppercut. Palpatine saw that one coming.
Durden thumps Palpatine with a low kick.
Palpatine cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palpatine.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Palpatine's front leg but catches the back leg as Palpatine tries to avoid it.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Palpatine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palpatine misses with a leg kick.
Palpatine is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Palpatine lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
That kick from Durden tenderised Palpatine's leg. Palpatine is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Palpatine defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Durden.
Palpatine throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palpatine - that will leave a mark!
Palpatine looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Palpatine throws a low kick, looking for Durden's leg but Durden calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
Palpatine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Palpatine seems unphased.
Palpatine misses the shot to the body.
Palpatine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden checks a low kick from Palpatine.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Palpatine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palpatine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Palpatine misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palpatine misses with a body shot.
Palpatine backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Palpatine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palpatine just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Palpatine's ribs.
A left and a right from Palpatine both land. Nice combination.
Palpatine needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palpatine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Palpatine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Palpatine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palpatine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palpatine moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palpatine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Palpatine's head.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

The defeated Sheev Palpatine had this to say: 'Unlimited POOOWWWAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#843 Horse v Kodjia     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Boma saw it coming and moves away.
Durden thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boma lands a slapping body shot.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Boma.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Boma lands a nice looking body shot.
Boma takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden misses with a hook.
Boma lands the left hand.
Boma misses the jab.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Boma takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Boma blocks the body kick.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is looking to counter with a body kick.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
Durden throws a leg kick
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with a leg kick.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
As Boma backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma motions for Durden to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma connects with a leg kick.
Durden throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Boma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Boma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Boma avoided it.
Durden is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boma is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a left and a right that stings Durden.
Boma throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Boma misses with a jab to the body
and Durden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boma blocks the leg kick.
Durden throws a low kick but Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma lands with a shot to the body.
Boma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Boma down.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Boma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Boma connects with a crisp jab.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Durden counters with a good low kick that Boma was not able to check.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Boma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mark Boma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden misses the jab.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boma slips a jab from Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy body kick from Durden
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Boma lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick.#T2#
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Boma's front leg but catches the back leg as Boma tries to avoid it.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Durden 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.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Boma lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Durden thuds his shin into the meat of Boma's side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Boma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Boma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
Boma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Boma.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden moves out of range as Boma strikes.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
Durden misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boma takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot by Boma.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boma takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Durden is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Durden slips a jab from Boma.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma tries a quick counter leg kick but Durden is wise to it.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Boma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Boma throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses with a right hand
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
A counter left hand to the body from Durden misses its target.
Durden thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden throws a leg kick
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Boma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boma with the inside leg kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Boma checks it.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boma misses with a looping right.#T1#
A big right from Durden misses.
Boma throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
A big left from Boma misses.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma blocks a jab.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma misses the jab.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well. #T2#
Durden is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Boma is looking for the big counter here.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Boma throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Durden jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Boma wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boma. Durden shrugs it off though.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Boma motions for Durden to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Durden tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Boma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Durden was not able to check.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden cracks Boma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boma doesn't seem phased though.
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.
Nice body punch from Boma. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma lands a head kick!
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Boma should have avoided that one.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma scores with a one two! Durden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Boma avoids the body shot from Durden.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Boma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boma 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 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Boma!

During a confident post fight interview, Mark Boma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden staying out of range there.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
Durden avoids the head kick by McGee.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
And McGee responds with a good body kick, but Durden manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by McGee as he checks the leg kick.
Durden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
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.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee scores with a hook.
Durden looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden with a jab.
Durden throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
And McGee responds with a good body kick, but Durden manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durden to the mat! Durden manages to get full guard.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGee's guard. Nice move by Durden!#REVR#
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durden is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Durden has passed into side control.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Durden's best efforts.
McGee is pressing down on Durden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGee wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
McGee looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
Durden controlling from the top position.
Durden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGee is looking to regain half guard here but Durden keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durden gets to mount! McGee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee regains half guard.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
McGee is looking for a triangle here but Durden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
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.
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#
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Durden backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Durden manages to avoid it all.
McGee lands a head kick!
Durden is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durden looks for the body kick but McGee saw that one coming.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
Durden motions for McGee to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but McGee moves his leg out of the way.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durden moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGee is out of range. #T1#
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
McGee moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durden defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Durden.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden blocks the body kick.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGee sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A jab from Durden finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Durden feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Bonerz McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
McGee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durden taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard.
Bonerz McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Durden is wriggling around but McGee manages to pass to half guard.
McGee throws a strike but Durden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durden looking to control.
Durden pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden is trying to keep McGee in close.
McGee throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGee's guard. Nice move by Durden!#REVR##SUB2#
McGee looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily. #SUB2#
McGee is looking for a triangle here but Durden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Durden's corner calls for a 1-2. Durden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
McGee misses the jab.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there
and McGee counters with a head kick. That will keep Durden thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGee is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden connects with the punch.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Durden gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Bonerz McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Durden tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden prevents a body shot from McGee.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden working aggressively here. #BC2#
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McGee.#T3#
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
Durden moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick. #TD2#
McGee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durden pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
McGee content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Durden working a defensive guard here.
McGee 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bonerz McGee.
I've got McGee 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonerz McGee!

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

 

Event: ICS 36     
Date:   Jun 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brahms misses with a looping left.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Brahms misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brahms is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Brahms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden slips a jab from Brahms.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but Brahms pushes him off.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durden defends it nicely.
A low kick lands for Brahms. #T1#
Durden misses with a head kick.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Brahms slips a jab from Durden.
Brahms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Brahms misses the target.
Durden lands a jab to Brahms's midsection.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Brahms connects with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brahms tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Brahms's shoulder, as Brahms tries to avoid the shot.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Brahms's shoulder, as Brahms tries to avoid the shot.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brahms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
Brahms throws a hook but Durden blocks it.#T2#
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden slips a straight right by Brahms.#TD#
Brahms drives through with a takedown into Durden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brahms chips away with some ground and pound.
Brahms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durden is pulling down on Brahms's head. It's preventing any offense from Brahms, at least for the moment.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Brahms trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Brahms 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.#T3#
Durden trying to control the position here.
Brahms scoring with some ground and pound.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brahms trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brahms postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brahms passes into half guard.
Brahms slips a nice elbow through Durden's hands, connecting with Durden's forehead.
Durden is doing well to control the position and prevent Brahms from advancing to side control.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.
Durden has hold of Brahms's hands but Brahms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms 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#
Brahms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Brahms throws a right hand that Durden ducks under and follows up with a left that Durden also avoids with ease.
Brahms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Brahms misses.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Brahms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a leg kick but Brahms moved away.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brahms drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durden sprawls and moves away.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden jabs Brahms to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brahms throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
A big left from Brahms misses. #TD#
Brahms shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Durden napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Durden throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden scores with a jab. Brahms acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Brahms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head. #CL2#
Durden has managed to clinch.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brahms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden presses Brahms against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brahms is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brahms connects with a jab.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Durden slips a straight right by Brahms.
Durden moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Brahms tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Brahms drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durden sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the body from Brahms misses
and Durden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Brahms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Brahms throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Brahms ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Brahms cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden cracks Brahms with a good jab.
Brahms lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brahms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brahms.
Durden wants to slow Brahms down by chopping away at his legs.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brahms.#T3#
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Brahms misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot #TD#
so Brahms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Durden is trying to keep Brahms in close. #T4#
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses.
Durden is pulling down on Brahms's head. It's preventing any offense from Brahms, at least for the moment.
Brahms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durden's head.
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Brahms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Brahms just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden punishes Brahms's body with a nice straight punch.
Brahms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brahms. That's going to slow Durden down.
Brahms misses with a few strikes there.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Brahms.#T1#
Durden lunges at Brahms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brahms's hand.
Brahms is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Brahms throws a shot to the body.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Brahms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brahms slips a jab from Durden.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brahms tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brahms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Durden.#T2#
Brahms misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Brahms finds it's way through Durden's defenses. #TD#
Brahms closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durden's guard.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brahms trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Brahms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brahms lands a couple of elbows.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing.
Durden is controlling Brahms's posture.#T3##SUB#
Brahms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brahms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brahms's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brahms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Durden controls Brahms momentarily but Brahms frees himself.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
Brahms chips away with some ground and pound.
Durden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brahms is looking to pass into half guard but Durden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Durden is in guard.#REVB#
Brahms working a defensive guard here.
Brahms pulls Durden in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Brahms looking for a triangle here. Durden is fighting it but it looks tight! Brahms pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Durden is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 28     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Tektas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1-2. Tektas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Durden moves into the clinch.#BC#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tektas scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily.
Tektas swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Tektas avoided it.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tektas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tektas counters with an inside leg kick.
Tektas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Tektas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Durden!
Tektas taking a breather here.
Tektas has control of an arm but Durden manages to advance to Tektas's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tektas just trying to survive but Durden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Durden controlling well, preventing Tektas from escaping the position.
What can Tektas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Tektas trying to control the hands but Durden breaks the grip.
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.
Tektas tries to roll but Durden sticks to his back.
Tektas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Durden. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden is not going to allow Tektas to sit and survive in this position.
Tektas can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Durden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tektas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Durden lands a jab.
Tektas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Tektas is predictable there
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Tektas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Tektas.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tektas throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.#T1#
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tektas can do to turn this around?
Tektas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Tektas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Tektas takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durden sizes up Tektas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durden defends it well.
Tektas misses the jab.
Durden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Tektas scores with a jab to the body.
Tektas slips under a jab from Durden.#T2#
Tektas lands with a nice body punch.
Tektas moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Tektas goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Tektas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It looks like Durden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Durden won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden struggling a bit here.
Tektas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Durden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tektas scoring with punches from side control.
Tektas is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tektas slows the pace down.
Tektas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Tektas scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tektas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tektas misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tektas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Tektas trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Tektas jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tektas moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tektas under the eye.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Tektas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tektas needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Nice shot by Tektas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Tektas's front leg but catches the back leg as Tektas tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Tektas.
Tektas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Tektas.
Tektas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tektas scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tektas.#T1#
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Durden throws a low kick but Tektas avoids it.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Durden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Durden digs a good hook to Tektas's body.
Tektas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Tektas moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durden! #SUB2#
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Durden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tektas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tektas is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Tektas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durden is looking for a sweep.
Tektas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tektas lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Tektas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Durden tries to bench press Tektas off him but Tektas keeps the position.
Tektas throws a strike aimed at the side of Durden's head but Durden avoids it well.
Tektas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas scores with punches from side control.
Durden defending against the ground and pound.
Tektas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tektas wants to take a breather but Durden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tektas. #T4#
Tektas trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Tektas looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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 Abraham Durden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

Demetrius Tektas spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

 

Event: ICS 19     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1#
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Durden jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden avoids the head kick by Wilder.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Wilder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden slips a straight right by Wilder.
Durden throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Durden throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Durden's defenses.
Durden takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Wilder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Wilder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilder misses with a low kick. #CL#
Wilder rushes Durden and presses him up against the cage.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Durden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.#T3#
Durden feints and then cracks Wilder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilder down.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilder steps away.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Durden feints and then cracks Wilder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilder down.
Durden slips a straight right by Wilder.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Durden slips under a jab from Wilder.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.#CL2#
Durden rushes Wilder and presses him up against the cage.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. #BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder 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.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durden checks a low kick from Wilder.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
Wilder throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Durden clinches with his opponent.
Wilder wants to get back to striking at distance but Durden won't allow it. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Wilder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from Wilder.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a low kick. #T2#
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilder checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilder misses its target.
Durden thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilder's head.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wilder lands a head shot.
Wilder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Wilder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Durden connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Wilder catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Wilder.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilder scores with a four punch combination!
Wilder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but Wilder checks it.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
A big left from Durden misses.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilder moves out of range as Durden strikes.
A quick step to the side and Wilder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands the left hand.
Wilder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Wilder misses.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Durden follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Wilder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilder's head.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Durden defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Wilder throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover.
Donk. Durden catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Wilder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Wilder throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilder.
Durden moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Durden tries to land a body kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Durden jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Durden closes the distance and clinches.
Durden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder working aggressively here. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Durden prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Good body shot from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head. #BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Durden misses.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Durden throws out a counter right but Wilder avoids it with no problem.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilder staying out of range there.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Durden.
Well Durden 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Communist moves away.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Communist looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Communist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Communist misses with a looping right.
Jab by Durden.
Communist throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Communist - just one landing.
Communist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Communist gets tackled into the cage by Durden. Durden maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Communist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden lands an uppercut.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Communist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Communist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Communist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Communist misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden digs a good hook to Communist's body.
Communist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Durden misses.
Communist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Communist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.#CL#
Communist closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Communist moves away.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Communist's sensitive parts.
Communist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Communist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Communist wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden swings for the body but Communist moves out of range. #T2#
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden slips a straight right by Communist.
Communist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Communist sees coming a mile off.
Communist tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Communist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Communist misses with a low kick. #CL#
Communist moves into the clinch.
Communist blocks an uppercut.
Communist digs a right hand underneath Durden's ribcage. Durden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Communist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Communist prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Durden tries to work over Communist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Communist fails to land.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Communist controls his hands.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Communist throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
A short right from Communist on the inside.
Communist prevents a body shot from Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Communist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Communist has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
Durden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Communist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durden can turn it around.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden blocks an elbow strike from Communist.
Durden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Communist backwards.
Communist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Communist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Communist's head but Communist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Communist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.#T4#
Durden misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Communist - the referee stops the clock and Durden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Communist. Durden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Communist moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Communist wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Communist takes one to the side of the head.
Communist digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Communist misses with a hook.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Communist tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Communist throws a head kick that Durden semi-blocks.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Communist's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communist blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Durden motions for Communist to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Communist slips a jab from Durden.
Communist throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Communist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Communist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Durden misses.
Communist is looking to counter with a body kick.
Communist jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Communist looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Communist throws out a powerful jab.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden lands with a cross.
Communist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a jab when Communist was well out of range.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden throws a head kick that misses.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Communist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Communist misses its intended target. #T1#
That kick from Communist tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden moves away from the strike by Communist.
Communist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Communist. Beautiful body shot.
Communist is looking to clinch but Durden is avoiding it.
Communist throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Communist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Communist moves his leg out of the way.
Communist 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.
Communist lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden takes a swing at Communist's ribcage but misses.
Communist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Communist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden tries to clinch but Communist moves out of range. #T2#
Communist misses with a straight right.
Communist blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist throws a big shot that misses.
Durden thuds his right hand into Communist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Communist. Those never looked like landing.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Communist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durden blocks a head kick by Communist.
Durden throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Durden cracks Communist with a good jab.
Communist jabs at Durden's body.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Communist.
It looked like Communist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Communist takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Communist.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Communist will feel that in the morning.
Durden misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Communist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Communist wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Communist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Communist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Communist misses with a body kick.
A big right from Communist misses.
Durden throws a leg kick but Communist moved away.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Communist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Communist loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden slips under a jab from Communist.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Communist down.
Communist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Communist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws the left hand but Communist avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Communist checks a low kick from Durden.
Communist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Communist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Communist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Communist cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Communist moved out of range nicely.
Communist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Communist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Communist's head.
Communist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Communist.
Durden moves out of range as Communist strikes.
Communist catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Communist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Communist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Communist.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Communist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Communist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Communist, as that shot connected.
Communist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Communist defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Communist throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a hook but Communist avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Communist blocks the leg kick.
Communist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Communist saw it coming and moves away.
Communist is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Communist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Communist throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Communist.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden 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.
Communist slips a jab from Durden.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Communist throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Communist lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Communist misses with a body shot.
Communist misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Communist moved away.
Communist looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Communist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Communist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Communist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden blocks a jab.
Communist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Durden clinches up with Communist and pushes him back against the cage.
Communist tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Proper Communist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durden staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Communist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Communist's sensitive parts.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Communist clinches up against the cage.
Communist lands an elbow just above Durden 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Communist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from Communist.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Communist, as that shot connected.
Communist walks into a left hand.
Durden 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.
Communist just misses with a punch to the body.
Communist connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3##CL#
Communist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Communist scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Communist. That snapped Durden's head back. #CL2#
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Communist digs a right hand into Durden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durden's gas tank.
Communist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Communist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durden's brow.
Communist working aggressively here.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden tries to work over Communist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Communist misses with some punches.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden wants to break free but Communist has control.
Communist blocks a body shot from Durden. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden working aggressively here.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Communist keeps him there for the moment.
Durden blocks a body shot from Communist.
Proper Communist has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Communist. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Communist connects with a jab.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Communist.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Communist throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Communist is wise to it.
Communist tries to clinch up.
Durden misses with a hook. Communist ducked under it nicely.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Communist.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Communist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Communist connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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 Proper Communist.
I think Durden 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: ICS 6     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden. #CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durden gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Durden regains guard immediately.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist 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.#T1#
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Durden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Durden 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.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Barnkvist cracks Durden with a solid left hand.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durden pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Barnkvist postures up in Durden's guard and throws a big left but Durden blocks it.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Durden!#REVB#
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durden is one step ahead there.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Durden preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but Durden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist 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#
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Durden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist 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#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnkvist. #TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durden quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Durden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Barnkvist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Durden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist is in close to Durden's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Barnkvist content to stall in guard here.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Durden is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durden's head.
Barnkvist is working Durden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist is in close to Durden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist postures up in Durden's guard and throws a big left but Durden blocks it.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Durden is rocked!
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Durden is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Durden is breathing heavily.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Barnkvist postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Durden covers up, he's hurt! Barnkvist keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barnkvist and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barnkvist can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: ICS 3     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
A big left from Boxer misses.
Durden slips a straight right by Boxer.
Durden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Durden.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Boxer.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden 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.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Boxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boxer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Boxer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Durden cracks Boxer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boxer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Durden.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Boxer.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Boxer moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boxer misses the body punch
and Durden counters with a thumping low kick.
Boxer 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.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Boxer lands.
Durden throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Durden throws a leg kick but Boxer checks it.
Boxer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Boxer misses with a body punch
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden slips under a jab from Boxer.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boxer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Durden throws a right and a left that Boxer avoids nicely.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Boxer misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden thumps Boxer with a low kick.
Boxer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
Durden misses the jab.#T4#
Boxer scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden throws a nice head kick!
Durden connects with a leg kick. Boxer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durden defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxer on the side of the head.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Boxer's front leg but catches the back leg as Boxer tries to avoid it.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boxer to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxer throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Boxer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boxer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Durden misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Durden moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Boxer backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boxer jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Boxer scores with a body shot. #T1#
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Boxer misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden lands with a slapping head kick.
Boxer slips a jab from Durden.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boxer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Durden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boxer connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Boxer down.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Boxer's head. #T2#
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Durden misses.
Boxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but Boxer seems unphased.
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Boxer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Boxer down.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer slips under a jab.
Boxer takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Boxer takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Boxer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boxer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Boxer scores with a one two! Durden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden slips a straight right by Boxer.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Durden connects with a right hand. Boxer shakes it off.
Boxer throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Boxer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer dominated that second round.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden cracks the inside of Boxer's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Durden throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.
Durden misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Boxer moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden slips under a jab.
Boxer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Durden staying out of range there.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Boxer throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Boxer. #CL2#
Durden drives through and clinches with Boxer against the cage.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Durden is controlling him.
Durden gets through Boxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boxer's efforts to push away.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Durden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Durden has Boxer pressed against the cage, preventing Boxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage. #BC#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden lands a nice shot that snaps Boxer's head back.
Durden is looking to slow Boxer down with leg kicks.
Durden avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Boxer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boxer. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
A good leg kick by Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Durden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durden duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Boxer.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Boxer moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: Pride FC 67     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misalooba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Misalooba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Misalooba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Misalooba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misalooba was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Nice uppercut there from Misalooba.
Misalooba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Misalooba.#CL#
Durden tries to keep at a distance but Misalooba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Misalooba scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Misalooba avoiding damage. #BC#
Misalooba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Misalooba throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Misalooba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Misalooba is trying to break free.
Misalooba is trying to break the clinch but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Misalooba blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Misalooba controls his hands. #BC2#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Misalooba misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misalooba.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misalooba throws a big counter combination but Durden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misalooba. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misalooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away. #T2#
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden 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.
Misalooba is looking to clinch. #CL#
Misalooba closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Misalooba breaks from the clinch.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Misalooba gets a clinch.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Misalooba's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Misalooba throws an elbow that misses.
Misalooba is struggling to control the position.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Misalooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Durden won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Misalooba cracks Durden with a nice body shot.
Durden tries a body shot but Misalooba blocks it.
I was talking to Misalooba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Misalooba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden throws a hook but Misalooba avoids it easily.
Misalooba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Misalooba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Misalooba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Misalooba counters by moving into the clinch.
Misalooba scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Durden tries a body shot but Misalooba blocks it.
Durden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Misalooba's head.
Misalooba'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.
Misalooba stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Misalooba controls his hands.
Durden prevents a body shot from Misalooba.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Misalooba.
Misalooba blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Misalooba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Misalooba trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden is pulling down on Misalooba's head. It's preventing any offense from Misalooba, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Durden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Misalooba.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Misalooba pushes Durden up against the cage in a clinch.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Misalooba keeps him there for the moment.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misalooba throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Misalooba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Misalooba 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.
Durden slips a straight right by Misalooba.
Durden misses with a hook.
Misalooba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Misalooba blocks a jab.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Durden slips under a jab from Misalooba.
Misalooba avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misalooba tries to clinch up.
Misalooba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Misalooba scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Durden tenderised Misalooba's leg. Misalooba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misalooba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Misalooba moved out of range.
Misalooba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misalooba in his tracks.
Misalooba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with a hook. Misalooba ducked under it nicely.
Misalooba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misalooba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
It looked like Misalooba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden misses with a leg kick
enabling Misalooba to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misalooba.
Durden throws a hook but Misalooba blocks it.
Misalooba tries to clinch up.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misalooba throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Misalooba lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Misalooba lands an overhand right.
Misalooba misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden cracks the inside of Misalooba's front leg.
Misalooba blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Durden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Misalooba with a nice cross.
Durden avoids the body shot from Misalooba.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Misalooba has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Misalooba breaks the clinch.
Misalooba slips a jab from Durden.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Durden gets a clinch.
Misalooba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Misalooba breaks from the clinch.
Durden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Durden.
Misalooba dodges the punch combination from Durden.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misalooba was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Misalooba lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misalooba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Durden swings for the body but Misalooba moves out of range.
Misalooba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durden manages to circle out of the way.
Misalooba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Misalooba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Misalooba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Misalooba there.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Misalooba misses with a looping right.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Misalooba. Misalooba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Misalooba.
Misalooba scores with a nice strike.
Misalooba moves out of range as Durden strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Misaloobas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Misalooba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Misalooba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Misalooba slips a straight right by Durden.
Misalooba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Misalooba is just out of range.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misalooba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Misalooba lands a nice shot to the body.
Misalooba tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Misalooba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
Durden scores with a hook.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Misalooba is just out of range.
A jab from Durden misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Misalooba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misalooba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Misalooba throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Durden is looking to slow Misalooba down with leg kicks.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Misalooba avoids it.
As Durden tries to get set, Misalooba tries to push him back and clinch up but Durden manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Misalooba lands an overhand right.
Misalooba lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misalooba looks to clinch
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Misalooba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Misalooba.
Durden throws a leg kick but Misalooba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Misalooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misalooba checks a low kick from Durden.
As Durden tries to get set, Misalooba tries to push him back and clinch up but Durden manages to avoid the attempt.
Misalooba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Misalooba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Durden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misalooba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Durden misses.
Durden swings for the body but Misalooba moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Misalooba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Misalooba avoids the body shot from Durden. #CL#
Misalooba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durden, pushing him back against the cage.
Durden misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Durden. #BC#
Misalooba manages to break the clinch.
Misalooba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Misalooba.
Misalooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misalooba manages to avoid it.#T3#
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden tests Misalooba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Misalooba rushes Durden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Didier Misalooba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misalooba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden lands a shot to the body.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Misalooba.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Misalooba controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Durden.
Misalooba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misalooba prevents a body shot from Durden.
Didier Misalooba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Misalooba swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misalooba blocking some punches. #T4#
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Misalooba avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Durden letting Misalooba take a breather here.
Misalooba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Misalooba breaks the clinch.
Misalooba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Misalooba misses.
That kick from Durden tenderised Misalooba's leg. Misalooba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misalooba connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Durden is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durden 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: Pride FC 59     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Donk. Reilly catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Durden.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly. #T1#
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Durden is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Reilly tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
A short left from Durden.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden. #BC2#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Durden. Durden maintains the clinch.
Reilly crunches a lovely knee into Durden's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durden's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durden misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly. #BC2#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Reilly wants to clinch.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Durden pushes him off.
Good shot there by Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Reilly misses.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Durden misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reilly checks it well.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Reilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Durden misses.
As Durden tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Durden manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly scores with a jab.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Reilly should have avoided that one.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden blocks a body shot from Reilly. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Reilly half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Durden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reilly throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range. #T2#
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Durden instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Durden tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage. #T3#
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Durden tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it. #BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Durden scores with a body shot.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Reilly's leg but Reilly calmly moves out of range.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Reilly tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Reilly settles back down.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden lands with a cross.
A cross from Reilly lands.
A big right from Reilly misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Durden tries to work over Reilly's front leg with a kick but Reilly checks it.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durden throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Reilly lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reilly throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reilly.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Reilly lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.#T2#
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly thumps Durden with a low kick.
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Reilly closes the distance and pushes Durden back into the cage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Durden. #T3#
Reilly lands with a good body shot.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Reilly.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Reilly steps away.
Reilly 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.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Durden.#T4#
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Frank Reilly.
I think Reilly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Reilly!

During a confident post fight interview, Frank Reilly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmitt momentarily.
Durden jabs Schmitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden scores with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durden gets through Schmitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Schmitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Schmitt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Durden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schmitt is in Durden's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Durden is working an open guard so Schmitt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Durden lands an overhand right.
That kick from Durden tenderised Schmitt's leg. Schmitt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Durden.
A head kick misses from Schmitt. #T1#
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Schmitt dives in for a single leg takedown but Durden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schmitt throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Schmitt gets tackled into the cage by Durden. Durden maintains the clinch.
Durden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Schmitt avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmitt.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durden prevents a body shot from Schmitt. #T2#
Durden blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Durden - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmitt misses with the head strike. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmitt thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Schmitt.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Durden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmitt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage.
Durden tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Durden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Schmitt.
Durden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Schmitt clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden avoiding damage as Schmitt throws knees to the body.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmitt.
Schmitt tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Schmitt tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
Good body shot from Durden. #T4#
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmitt.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
Durden blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Schmitt scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Durden throws a leg kick but Schmitt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden misses with a hook. Schmitt ducked under it nicely.
Schmitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmitt.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmitt.
Schmitt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Schmitt does no damage.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmitt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurden.
Durden tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Schmitt goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Durden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmitt can do to turn this around?
Schmitt blocks a jab.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden cracks the inside of Schmitt's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Durden.#CL2#
Schmitt closes the distance and pushes Durden back into the cage.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Schmitt keeps him there for the moment.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden. #T1#
Schmitt misses with the head strike.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
Durden is leaning against Schmitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmitt tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
Durden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Schmitt avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden moves out of range as Schmitt throws a body kick.
Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.#T2#
Schmitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Schmitt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Schmitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmitt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schmitt looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.#TD2#
Schmitt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Durden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schmitt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden lands a shoulder strike.
Durden lands a right hand.
Durden lands a right hand.
Schmitt working aggressively here. #BC#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden throws a leg kick but Schmitt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schmitt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmitt.
Durden jabs Schmitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schmitt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Schmitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden stuns Schmitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab. #T4#
Schmitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schmitt delivers a nice body kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmitt moves away.
Schmitt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Schmitt with an uppercut!
Schmitt misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schmitt throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmitt.
Durden misses with a hook.
Schmitt feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmitt tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Schmitt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durden did well to prevent Schmitt getting side control.
Durden controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmitt.
Durden connects with a leg kick. Schmitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden tries to clinch up but Schmitt circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmitt throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
A head kick misses from Schmitt.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Schmitt has his takedown stuffed
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schmitts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Schmitt throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmitt. That's going to slow Durden down.
Schmitt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schmitt needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Schmitt manages to avoid it.#T1#
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schmitt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schmitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schmitt just manages to avoid it.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmitt manages to avoid it.
Schmitt tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Schmitt.
Schmitt shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Schmitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Durden works over Schmitt's head and body with a nice combination.
Schmitt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Durden thuds his right hand into Schmitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden lands a jab to Schmitt's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Schmitt dives in and scores a takedown into Durden's guard.#ES#
Durden pushes Schmitt off and gets back to his feet.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmitt shoots for a takedown but Durden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schmitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden connects with a right hand. Schmitt shakes it off.
Schmitt feints a jab promting Durden to slip. Schmitt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmitt. #CL2#
Schmitt rushes Durden and presses him up against the cage.
Schmitt lands a body punch.
Schmitt tries to land knees in the clinch but Durden avoids the damage to the body.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Schmitt's head.
Durden misses with a body punch.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmitt misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Schmitt has Durden up against the cage in a clinch.
Abraham Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Schmitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Schmitt blocks an uppercut.
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmitt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmitt.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmitt blocks an uppercut.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but Schmitt avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tumleh Schmitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Schmitt is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: EMP Zaidi vs Gorbachenko     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvado!
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado slips under a jab from Durden.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Durden backing away here, and Alvado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a hook
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into range.
Durden misses with a hook.
Alvado 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 jab from Alvado finds it's way through Durden's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvado misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Durden catches Alvado right on the button with a cross.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Durden misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado thumps Durden with a low kick.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Alvado keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
Alvado thumps Durden with a low kick.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Alvado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado tries to clinch up.
Durden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Durden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Alvado 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#
A jab from Durden misses.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Durden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado slips a jab from Durden.#T1#
Durden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
Durden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Durden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden takes one on the button.
Alvado slips under a jab from Durden.
Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Alvado jabs at Durden's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Durden takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durden with a body shot.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Durden moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target. #T3#
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Durden.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Alvado misses
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvado slips a jab from Durden.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Durden misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado scores with a kick to the body.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden avoids the body shot from Alvado.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Durden misses.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Durden misses with a straight right.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Durden.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alvado. That one must have hurt.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden avoids the body shot from Alvado. #T1#
Alvado catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado lands a jab.
Alvado throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durden will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Durden throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Durden stumbling back into the cage.
Durden avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvado thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden 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.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a good, hard body kick but Durden shrugs it off.
Alvado scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
Alvado jabs at Durden's body.#T3#
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Durden misses.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.#T4#
Alvado lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado lands a head shot.
Alvado connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!

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

 

Event: TGC 82     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krause avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krause counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Krause moved out of range.
Krause scores with a nice strike.
Durden slips under a jab.
Krause throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krause scores with a nice right hand.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause scores with a nice head shot.
Krause throws an off balance right hand
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
Krause throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Krause ducks down to avoid it.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krause tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Krause connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durden momentarily.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krause throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Krause saw that one coming.
Krause lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Durden takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Krause.
Krause tries a quick counter leg kick but Durden is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Krause checks the leg kick.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Krause has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krause cracks the inside of Durden's front leg.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Krause swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krause keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Durden slips under a jab from Krause.
Durden looks to land a combination. Krause sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Krause misses with an uppercut
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Krause looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
It appears Durden was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krause chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Krause there.
Kaine Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Krause.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krause.
Krause's corner calls for a 1-2. Krause obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Krause on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krause bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Krause connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krause cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause scores with a leg kick.
Krause looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krause fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krause works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krause slips a jab from Durden.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Krause looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krause scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durden misses with a hook
and Krause counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krause wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krause throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krause.
Krause lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Krause tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krause misses with a lunging right hand
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krause is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krause. That's going to slow Durden down.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krause sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
It seemed like Krause was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krause, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Krause was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krause lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
Krause looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden moves away from the strike by Krause.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krause tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Durden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krause throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Krause looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Krause lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krause.
Krause throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krause thinking.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Krause finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krause lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Krause saw it coming and moves away.
Krause throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaine Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Krause misses.
Krause connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden slips a straight right by Krause.
Durden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krause.#T3#
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
Krause throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krause throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Krause counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden jabs at Krause's body.
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krause under the eye.
Krause cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Durden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krause.
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!
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krause lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krause. That's going to slow Durden down.
Krause shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Krause should have avoided that one.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Krause moves his leg out of the way.
Krause lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Krause connects with a jab.
Good work by Durden as he checks the leg kick.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Krause slips a straight right by Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden slips a jab from Krause.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krause throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krause's corner calls for a 1-2. Krause obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Krause misses.
Krause shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Krause misses.
As Krause backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Krause. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Durden.#CUT#
That has opened up Kaine Krause's cut even more.
Krause with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krause throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden throws a quick counter head kick but Krause was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden checks a low kick from Krause.
A head kick misses from Krause.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Krause misses with a lunging right hand
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krause chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krause works the jab nicely.
Durden slips under a jab from Krause.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krause misses with a low kick.
Krause tries a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Krause is out of range.
Krause feints a counter leg kick.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Krause takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krause throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Durden lands a jab.#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!
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Krause swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krause. That's going to slow Durden down.
Krause slips a straight right by Durden.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Krause slips a jab from Durden.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krause moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krause.
Krause lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Krause scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Krause throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Krause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Krause now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durden slips a jab from Krause.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Krause.
Krause looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Durden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Krause settles back down.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krause cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Krause jabs at Durden's body.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Durden misses with a shot to the body
letting Krause counter with a right hand.
Durden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Krause.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krause.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Krause's defenses.
Good exchange - Krause coming out on top.
A big left from Krause misses.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
Krause misses with a right hand
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
The cut above Kaine Krause's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krause rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaine Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krause 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Krause!

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

 

Event: TGC 76     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Petersen cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there #TD#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Durden explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
It looked like Petersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden swinging wildly here.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target. #T1#
Durden lands a jab.
Durden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Petersen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petersen trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Petersen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Durden is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petersen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Durden blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden, which made it look bad.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durden wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen slips a straight right by Durden.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Durden. Those never looked like landing.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petersen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden slips a jab from Petersen.#T3#
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Durden throws a combination. Petersen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Petersen moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Petersen.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Durden avoids it well and moves away.
Petersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersen tries to clinch up.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Durden lands a jab.
Petersen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Durden tenderised Petersen's leg. Petersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Durden thumps Petersen with a low kick.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Durden throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden slips a jab from Petersen.
Durden throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and Petersen ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Durden. #T1#
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden digs a good hook to Petersen's body.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petersen.
Petersen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.#T2#
Nice shot by Petersen.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Durden wants to stand but Petersen is controlling the position. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Durden's guard.
Durden is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Petersen off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Durden misses.
Petersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Petersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Durden misses the jab.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Durden as Petersen shoots in.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Durden scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Durden gets caught flat footed, as Petersen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durden has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Durden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
Durden slips under a jab from Petersen.
Durden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Durden.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden thuds a left hand into Petersen's body.#T3#
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden lands a jab.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Durden 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. #ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
Durden misses with a hook.
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petersen seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Petersen moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Durden.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Durden misses with a hook.
Petersen throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petersen at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!

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

 

Event: TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Durden wants to clinch.#CL2#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Durden.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos tries for a takedown but Durden manages to get underhooks.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here. #T1#
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Durden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Durden is pressed up against the cage. Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Jim's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.#CL#
Durden clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Papadopoulos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durden uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Aspire Academy inform us that Papadopoulos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durden defends it easily.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily.
Durden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for subs off his back but Durden has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos wants to control but Durden passes into side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos is trying to control Durden's posture but Durden avoids it.
Papadopoulos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos 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#
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Abraham Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden controlling the action here for a moment.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Papadopoulos is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Durden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durden stalling in the clinch.
Durden just leaning against Papadopoulos, taking a breather.
Papadopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papadopoulos tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Durden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Durden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Durden.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Durden.
Papadopoulos fails to pull guard.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Durden. #TD2#
Papadopoulos jumps guard and drags Durden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Durden from standing up.
Papadopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos passes Durden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Durden misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Durden avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden. #T1#
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Papadopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Durden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Durden.
Papadopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Durden effectively controlling the action here.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden controlling the action here for a moment.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Durden.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos fails to pull guard. #T4#
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden has Papadopoulos pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avraam Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!

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

 

Event: TGC Crucible 12     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
A punch combination from Livity misses.
Livity jabs at Durden's body.
Livity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Durden rushes Livity and presses him up against the cage.
Livity drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Livity misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Livity - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity goes for a takedown attempt but Durden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Durden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Livity tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Livity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden can't break the clinch.
Livity working aggressively here.
Livity is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Livity is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Livity.
Livity misses with a body punch.
Livity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden is trying to break the clinch but Livity is controlling him.
Durden is pressed up against the cage. Livity has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Livity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Livity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Livity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Durden has managed to clinch.
Durden blocking some punches.
Livity drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Durden misses the body punch
and Livity counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Jim's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Durden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Livity cracks Durden with a nice body shot.
Livity is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Livity tries for a takedown but Durden manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Livity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden scores with the left hand. Livity knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Durden misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Livity counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch. #CL#
Livity tries to keep at a distance but Durden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Livity is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Livity is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Livity tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden jabs at Livity's body.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Livity.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Durden clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Durden breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Durden cracks a nice hook into Livity's ribs.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Livity's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Livity moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Livity has Durden up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Livity counters with a one-two to the body.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Livity doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden tries to clinch but Livity is having none of it.
Livity is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Livity is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Durden clinches.
Livity is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Durden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Durden has closed the distance and engaged Livity in a clinch. #BC#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Livity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Livity.
Durden digs a good hook to Livity's body.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Livity in his tracks.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Livity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden swings for the body but Livity moves out of range.
Livity is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden sets himself, and Livity steps forward looking for the clinch! Durden avoids it this time.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson Livity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Livity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Livity settles back down.
Durden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Livity's head but Livity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Livity is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Livity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Livity drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Livity has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Livity's head.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Livity tries to counter with a clinch but Durden shakes him off and moves away.
Livity tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range. #CL#
Durden moves into the clinch.
Livity slowing the pace effectively.
Durden blocking some punches.
Livity misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Livity.
Livity tries for a takedown. No joy.
Livity stalling in the clinch but Durden improves position.
Livity stalls. #T2##BC#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Livity clinches up with Durden and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Livity is looking for a takedown.
Livity struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Livity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden is pressed up against the cage. Livity has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Livity.
Livity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden swings for the body but Livity moves out of range.
Livity fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Livity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden cracks Livity with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Livity is rocked!#T3#
Livity tries to get into range but Durden steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Livity! 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! Durden scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Durden!
A victorious Abraham Durden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakuraba! But no joy.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
Durden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Omerta MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakuraba.#CL#
Durden rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba lands a nice hook to Durden's body. Durden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Sakuraba finds it's way through Durden's defenses.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakuraba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durden rather than just go for the knockout.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but Sakuraba pushes him off.
Sakuraba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakuraba's head. #T2#
Sakuraba fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
Sakuraba misses with a hook to the body
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.#CL#
Durden closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba tries to break free but Durden pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuraba wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Durden misses with a straight right. #T3#
Durden tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakuraba's head backwards.#CL#
Durden clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durden keeps control of Sakuraba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
Durden with a jab.
Sakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range. #T4#
Sakuraba lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target.
Durden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakuraba misses with a looping right.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Sakuraba.
Durden moves to clinch but Sakuraba breaks away
and Durden 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.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden 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#
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuraba counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden tries to clinch up.
Sakuraba scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Sakuraba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Sakuraba.#T1#
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden misses with a hook. Sakuraba ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
A nice combination there by Sakuraba. #ROC2#
Durden is rocked!
Durden throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Durden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.#CL#
Durden has managed to clinch.
Durden is trying to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling him.
Sakuraba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakuraba scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden walks straight into a right hand from Sakuraba - that's dropped him! Sakuraba jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Durden from any more punishment! Durden complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TGC 42: Johnson vs White     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
The Human defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
The Human sizes up Durden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Durden closes the distance and pushes The Human back into the cage.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human lands with a right hand.
The Human walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Human fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by The Human.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
The Human drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Human connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Durden moves forwards but The Human connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Human scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
The Human tries to keep at a distance but Durden has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human 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.#BC#
Durden breaks the clinch. #T2#
The Human misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and The Human counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Human.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from The Human.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Durden manages to break the clinch.
The Human scores with a jab.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
The Human misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A left lands for The Human.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human slips under a jab from Durden.
The Human tries to clinch
and Durden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Human tries to clinch but Durden is having none of it.
The Human connects with a body shot that sends Durden's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The Human closes the distance and pushes Durden back into the cage.
The Human'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
The Human tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The Human'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.
Durden prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Durden. #BC#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Human digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Durden throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human is looking to chop away at Durden's legs.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Human lands the left hand.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human 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 Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
The Human lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Durden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Human, pushing him back against the cage.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Human tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
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!
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
The Human misses with some punches.
Durden blocking some punches.
The Human tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Durden stalling the fight.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
The Human has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durden seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Human can turn it around.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human effectively controlling the action here.
The Human trying to control the position but instead, Durden has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Human into the cage.
Durden blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
The Human is looking to control Durden's arms but Durden gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Human has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human misses with the head strike.
Durden taking a breather.
The Human taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
The Human misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from The Human as the two fighters clinch.
The Human working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden has The Human pushed against the cage.#TD2#
The Human drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
The Human working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily. #SUB2#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Human has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between The Human's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
The Human looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
Durden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Human on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
The Human has his foot on Durden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durden works his way back into a safe position though.
The Human pulls Durden in to control the position. #SUB2#
Durden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Durden stands up and waves to The Human to follow him. #CL#
Durden moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Human clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Human swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
A big left from Durden misses.
Decent striking displayed by The Human there.#CL#
Durden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Human lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
The Human takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Human lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by The Human - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Human throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
The Human on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1##CL#
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Human.
A hook to the body from The Human.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
The Human works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden cracks The Human with a nice body shot.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tries to pull guard but Durden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden missing with knees to the body.
The Human is trying to pull guard but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Durden blocking some punches.
The Human lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human leaning against his opponent. #T3#
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human jumps guard but Durden stands there with The Human around his waist. The Human gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn The Human.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durden trying to land knees to the body.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human trying to control the position but instead, Durden has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Human into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Human is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Durden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Human up against the cage.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Durden blocks a body shot from The Human.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!

Finn The Human spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 7     
Date:   Jan 17, 2018
#R1#
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braga staying out of range there.
Braga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Braga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Braga counters with a nice leg kick.
Durden sizes up Braga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Braga counters with a big head kick but Durden shrugs it off.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Braga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braga moves away from the strike by Durden.
A jab from Durden misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Braga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Braga staying out of range there.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Braga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Durden really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Durden.
As Durden backs away, Braga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Braga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Braga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Braga counters with a nice leg kick.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Braga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braga blocks a jab.
Braga cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
Braga slips a jab from Durden.
Durden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braga.
Braga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga throws a quick counter head kick but Durden was just out of range.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga throws a body shot but no joy.
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braga half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braga blocks a jab.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden avoids the head kick by Braga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braga throws a big counter combination but Durden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braga is looking to wear down Durden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braga slips a jab from Durden.
Braga throws a big counter combination but Durden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Braga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braga blocks a jab.
Braga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bragas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Braga is rocked!
Durden circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Braga tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Durden wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Durden!
Abraham Durden 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: TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1##KD2#
Durden cracks Grady with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Durden has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grady to stand back up!#ROC2#
Grady is rocked!
Durden closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Grady out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Durden!
Abraham Durden very nearly forgot to thank Fanatic Inc. 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: TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane darts in looking for a takedown but Durden gets double underhooks and turns Kane into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Kane is rocked!
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Kane.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane is holding his hands too far apart here. Durden throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kane is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Durden!
A very excited looking Abraham Durden 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Reeves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reeves counters with a left and a right that stings Durden.
Durden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reeves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durden wants to clinch
and Reeves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but Reeves pushes him off.
Reeves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Durden clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves tries to circle away but Durden has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reeves.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Durden is controlling the position.
Reeves is trying to break free.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves.
Durden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reeves's efforts to push away.
Reeves wants to break free but Durden has control. #T1#
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Durden is controlling the position.
Reeves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Reeves controls his hands.
Reeves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reeves can't break the clinch.
Reeves wants to break free but Durden has control.
A short left from Durden.
Durden has Reeves pressed against the cage, preventing Reeves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durden keeps control of Reeves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reeves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Durden is controlling the position.
Reeves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durden keeps control of Reeves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reeves wants to break free but Durden has control.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Durden is controlling the position.
Reeves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reeves can't break the clinch. #T2#
Durden lands a right hand.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden keeps control of Reeves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reeves tries to circle away but Durden has him pinned against the cage.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Reeves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reeves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Durden is controlling him.
Durden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reeves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reeves looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden tries to work over Reeves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reeves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reeves tries to circle away but Durden has him pinned against the cage.
Reeves has had enough of the clinch but Durden keeps him there for the moment.
Reeves blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reeves.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Reeves controls the action.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden working aggressively here.
A short right from Durden. #T3#
Durden lands a right hand.
Durden lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Reeves is rocked!
Durden lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reeves to his knees! Durden keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Durden!
In his post fight interview, Abraham Durden started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

 
 
 
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