Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C92: Steve vs. Chellios
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Wallace digs a good hook to Mayer's body.
Wallace's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wallace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Mayer swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace counters with a body kick.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace stuns Mayer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayer drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wallace escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wallace!
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working. #T1#
Mayer tries to improve position but can't.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wallace has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mayer!
Mayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mayer is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.
Wallace trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Wallace looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayer is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wallace trying to control the position.
Mayer preventing the sweep.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mayer takes one on the button.#CL#
Mayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayer lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Mayer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wallace.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Mayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mayer has Wallace in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mayer trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Wallace's guard.
Wallace is trying to keep Mayer in close. #T3#
Wallace keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Wallace controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Wallace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayer, up you get!
Wallace takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mayer. #T4#
Mayer digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Wallace lands an elbow that stopped Mayer in his tracks for a moment.
Wallace gets through Mayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Mayer lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Mayer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallace uses from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
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#
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
Wallace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Mayer manages to pull guard.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Mayer blocks nicely.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily. #SUB#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Wallace trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mayer working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily. #SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Wallace advances position into side control!
Wallace trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mayer is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace is in close to Mayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.#T4#
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayer's head.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Wallace.
I think Wallace 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Kitjakarn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Kitjakarn thuds his right hand into Mayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Kitjakarn there.#KD#
Kitjakarn sends Mayer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kitjakarn is motioning to the referee to let Mayer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mayer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitjakarn finish him?
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer fails with the takedown
and Kitjakarn counters with a right hand from hell and Mayer is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biabas Kitjakarn!
An out of breath Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Jacquard is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Mayer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacquard back to the cage. Mayer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacquard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mayer slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Jacquard throws a good cross that connects.
Mayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacquard sprawls well. He's pushed Mayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacquard. That snapped Mayer's head back.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Jacquard avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer.
Jacquard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayer swivels and escapes.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacquard lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.
Mayer lands a jab to the head.
Jacquard 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.
Jacquard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mayer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Jacquard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayer.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
Jacquard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Mayer has Jacquard up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch but Mayer keeps him there for the moment.
Jacquard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacquard.
Jacquard is trying to push Mayer away but Mayer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mayer wants to stall.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacquard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mayer.
Jacquard is trying to break free.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacquard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacquard.#T2#
Mayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacquard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayer tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacquard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayer has double underhooks. #BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayer throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Jacquard.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacquard circles away.
Jacquard is looking to chop away at Mayer's legs.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayer throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a good jab.
Mayer throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Mayer lands.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Mayer drives through and clinches with Jacquard against the cage. #BC2#
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer is looking to wear down Jacquard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Mayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayer takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer prevents Jacquard from escaping the position.#T4##SUB#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Jacquard is defending well. #SUB#
Mayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacquard pushes Mayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard 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#
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Jacquard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer jabs at Jacquard's body.
Mayer slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Remy Jacquard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Jacquard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacquard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Nice defenses there by Mayer.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Mayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jacquard. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayer slips under a jab from Jacquard.#T1#
Mayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Jacquard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Jacquard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacquard controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Jacquard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mayer working for a triangle but Jacquard defends it easily.
Jacquard wants to get up but he can't break Mayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquard controls the pace.
Jacquard tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayer is defended easily by Jacquard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Jacquard tenderised Mayer's leg. Mayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mayer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacquard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacquard pushes Mayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard 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#
Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacquard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacquard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Jacquard tries to work over Mayer's front leg with a kick but Mayer checks it.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Jacquard is quick to defend against it.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacquard pinned against the cage. Jacquard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard staying out of range there.#CL#
Mayer rushes Jacquard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacquard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayer wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacquard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
Mayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard throws a one two combo.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayer on the side of the head.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Mayer cracks Jacquard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard cracks a nice hook into Mayer's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacquard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquard throws a sloppy head kick and Mayer moves out of range easily.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Jacquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacquard.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jacquard sprawls and moves away.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquard as he avoids it easily.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Jacquard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayer avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Mayer feints and as Jacquard raises his hands in defense, Mayer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jacquard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jacquard connects with a right hand. Mayer shakes it off.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayer takes one on the button.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard scores with the left hand. Mayer knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacquard to the mat! Jacquard manages to get full guard.

Jacquard pushes Mayer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
Mayer connects with a looping right hand.
Mayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayer has time to react.#T4#
Jacquard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayer.
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Mayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacquard lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayer off the cage and back into range.
Mayer tries to clinch but Jacquard is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
Mayer lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Mayer. No joy for Jacquard on that attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacquard. That snapped Mayer's head back.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remy Jacquard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacquard jabs at Mayer's body.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard shoots in and drives through. Mayer sprawls well.
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mayer drops his hands momentarily and Jacquard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jacquard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacquard 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Jacquard!
A very excited looking Remy Jacquard 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: C79: Po vs. Steve II
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demenok is not content to let Mayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demenok moves into full guard.
Demenok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Mayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Mayer controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok has his hands on Mayer's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayer needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Mayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayer.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Mayer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Mayer instigates a clinch.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Mayer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Demenok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demenok controls the pace.
Demenok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Demenok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayer lands with a good body shot.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Demenok lunges at Mayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayer's hand.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Demenok avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Demenok avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer looks to land a combination. Demenok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Demenok 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.
Mayer defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok thumps Mayer with a low kick.
Demenok throws a low kick but Mayer avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
Mayer blocks a jab.#CL#
Mayer rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demenok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demenok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mayer breaks from the clinch.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demenok circles away.
Mayer connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Demenok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayer misses with a hook.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demenok circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Mayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Mayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok won't allow Mayer to pass to mount.
Demenok wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demenok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer. #T4#
Demenok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Demenok wants to sweep but no luck.
Demenok is looking to stand up but Mayer isn't so interested in that idea.
Demenok is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demenok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demenok 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 Mayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok sizes up Mayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Mayer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mayer. That snapped Demenok's head back.
Demenok 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.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demenok sprawls well. Demenok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok tries to clinch up.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Mayer slips under a jab from Demenok.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demenok sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Mayer.
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mayer moves into the clinch.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Demenok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Mayer is working for takedown but Demenok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
Mayer 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.
Mayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Mayer's body. Mayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayer off the cage and back into range.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayer at a distance.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayer's head.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayer. Mayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Mayer off balance momentarily.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Mayer's knee but Mayer avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Mayer misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demenok.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demenok defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Demenok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayer slows down the pace here.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Noriega.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Mayer tightens his grip and picks Noriega up, before dumping him to the ground. Noriega manages to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noriega is on top in guard. #REVB#
Noriega tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayer is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noriega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noriega controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Noriega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noriega works his way back into a safe position though.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mayer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Noriega doesn't defend quickly enough and Mayer has managed to lock this one up! Can Noriega escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mayer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damen Mayer!
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Time waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
Mayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Time defends it well.
Mayer throws a good cross that connects.
Mayer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer misses the jab.
Mayer lunges at Time with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Time's hand.
Mayer throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time throws a head kick but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Time under the eye.
Time attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Time gets caught flat footed, as Mayer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Time manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time blocks an uppercut.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Time just stands there and leans against the cage.
Time lands a body punch in the clinch.
Time scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Time lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayer or not.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Time has him pressed against the cage.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#BC#
Time breaks the clinch.
Time misses with a body shot.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Time finds it's way through Mayer's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayer connects with a body shot.
Mayer scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Time sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mayer throws a right hand that Time ducks under and follows up with a left that Time also avoids with ease.
Time bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Time looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time throws a leg kick but Mayer moved away.
Time misses with a head kick.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer 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.
Mayer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayer throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses.
Time went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Time misses its intended target.
Time takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Time throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Time pushes Mayer off looking to stand but Mayer dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Time wants to get back to his feet.
Time trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Time is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Time is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Time holds him up against the cage and eventually Mayer drops back down to his feet.
Time lands a body shot. #TD2#
Mayer jumps guard and drags Time to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Time decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayer, up you get!
Time shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Time just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mayer dodges the punch combination from Time.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 My Time will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mayer clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
Mayer working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Time's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Time looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Mayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Time.
Mayer looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Time pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Time as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Mayer feints the counter takedown.
Mayer scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Mayer throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Mayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Time counters with a thumping low kick.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time cracks Mayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
Time looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayer.
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Time. #CL2#
Mayer moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Time's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.#BC#
Time breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time tries to work over Mayer's front leg with a kick but Mayer checks it. #T2#
Mayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Time connects with a body shot that sends Mayer's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Time throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Mayer is rocked!
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Mayer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Time, pushing him back against the cage.
Time lands a hook to the side of the head.
Time lands a body shot in the clinch.
Time stops a takedown attempt from Mayer.
Mayer tries a body shot but Time blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Time.
Mayer fails to pull guard. #BC#
Time breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Mayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Time lands.
Mayer lands a nice hook to Time's body. Time takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Time tries to land a front kick but Mayer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Time throws a counter high kick but Mayer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Time pinned against the cage. Time gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Time tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayer avoided it.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Time on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayer lands with a shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Mayer rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Time has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Time.
Time lands an uppercut.
Mayer lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
My Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Time.
Time misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Time blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Time.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Time digs a right hand into Mayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayer's gas tank. #BC#
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Time.
Mayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Time counters with a low kick, right behind Mayer 's knee.
A head kick misses from Time.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Time avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Time.
Mayer misses with a takedown
and Time connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

My Time dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer'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#
Time fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Mayer.
Mayer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Time misses with a jab, cross combination.
Time tries to clinch but Mayer is having none of it.
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Time jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTime.
Mayer lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Time on his heels. He'll look to pass Time's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Time manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Time.
Mayer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Time just stands there and leans against the cage.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Time fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Time tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Mayer shoots for a takedown but Time saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Time throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Time jabs Mayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayer misses with a hook
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Mayer backing up. Mayer nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Time counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Time throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer blocks the body kick.
Time lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.
Donk. Time catches Mayer right on the button with a cross.
Mayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Time sprawls well. Time wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayer seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Mayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Time loads up on a big right hand but Mayer slips the punch.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Time jabs at Mayer's body.
Time is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?#T3#
Time throws a series of punches but Mayer avoids them all with ease.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Time catches Mayer right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Mayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Time walks away with a smile on his face. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Time lands a brutal head kick. Mayer looks out on his feet and Time throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). My Time!
My Time bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayer.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Mayer with a good jab.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Mayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mayer moved away.
Mayer throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A slow jab from Mayer misses its intended target.
Mayer tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayer throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Mayer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Mayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Mayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
A big left from Mayer misses.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayer doesn't seem phased though.
Mayer looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayer. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayer 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.
Mayer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayer circles away. #T2#
Mayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayer in his tracks.
Mayer throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Mayer.
Mayer avoids a kick to the body.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Mayer checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Mayer misses its intended target. #T3#
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayer.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Mayer.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Mayer's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit works on Mayer's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit has Mayer pressed against the cage, preventing Mayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayer tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Mayer looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit works on Mayer's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Mayer misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Mayer misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Mayer is rocked!
Sitsongrit circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mayer to the canvas! Mayer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sitsongrit keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Mayer lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Mayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz tries to buck Mayer off but Mayer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Cruz.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Mayer regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz 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.
Cruz working Mayer over with strikes. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayer! #T2#
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz cracks Mayer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz looking to finish Mayer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayer!
Mayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Mayer's head.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayer defending well though.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Cruz is pressing down on Mayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayer is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Mayer is defending well.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Mayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayer.
Cruz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cruz scoring with strikes but Mayer is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Cruz tries to control but Mayer wriggling away.
Cruz working Mayer over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz looking to finish Mayer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Mayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Mayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Cruz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Mayer in close. #T1#
Cruz is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Mayer postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Mayer's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz working Mayer over with strikes.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Mayer is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is pressing down on Mayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz tries for a takedown but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mayer there.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Mayer clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Mayer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Mayer manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands. #TD#
Mayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayer to the mat. Mayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayer, not yet. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mayer throws up his legs and catches Cruz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cruz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mayer! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damen Mayer!

Event: C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Mayer throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Murray.
Mayer takes one to the side of the head.
Mayer swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Mayer 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.
Murray works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Mayer misses.
Mayer scores with a shot to the body.
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray slips a straight right by Mayer.
Mayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray connects with a crisp jab.
Mayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Murray darts in and clinches Mayer up against the cage.#T1#
Mayer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayer trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayer into the cage.#BC#
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Murray.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayer lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Murray gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
Mayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Murray - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mayer prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray lands a body punch.
Mayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Murray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murray tries a body shot but Mayer blocks it. #T2#
Mayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayer jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray 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.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
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!
Mayer can't get the takedown.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mayer up against the cage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Mayer stops a takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray lands an elbow just above Mayer 's eye. #TD#
Murray manages to pull guard.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Murray 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#
Mayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!#T3#
Mayer not allowing Murray to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mayer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Murray is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Mayer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mayer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for the choke from the back position but Murray is controlling his hands well.
Murray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Murray can't escape the position.
Mayer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murray to take his back!#T4#
Murray is in bad spot here.
Murray trying to control the hands but Mayer won't let him. #SUB2#
Mayer working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Murray is doing well to defend. Mayer seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Murray is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!
The defeated Alex Murray had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Sripituksakul throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Sripituksakul is defending well.
Sripituksakul gets back to half guard.
Mayer stalling away here and it's allowed Sripituksakul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Sripituksakul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul 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#
Sripituksakul not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sripituksakul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayer tries to roll over but Sripituksakul keeps him under control.
Sripituksakul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sripituksakul 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.#SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.
Sripituksakul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul works his way into side control.
Mayer prevents Sripituksakul from improving position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sripituksakul working the body and head with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sripituksakul working the head with strikes.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches and elbows.
Sripituksakul in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sripituksakul working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayer, who protects the arm well.
Sripituksakul is putting a hurting on Mayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Mayer is trying to improve his position.
Sripituksakul working the head and body with strikes.
Mayer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sripituksakul landing a few strikes.
Sripituksakul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sripituksakul is working Mayer over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Mayer is rocked!
Sripituksakul throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Sripituksakul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sripituksakul but great work by Mayer.#SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sripituksakul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mayer's guard! Nice work there by Sripituksakul!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sripituksakul cracks Mayer with a solid left hand.#T4#
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sripituksakul is aware though and is defending well.
Sripituksakul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sripituksakul is pushing down on Mayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Sripituksakul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sripituksakul looks to land a strike but Mayer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sripituksakul uses it to pass to side control.
Sripituksakul landing a few strikes.
Sripituksakul working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Sripituksakul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sripituksakul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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#
Mayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sripituksakul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sripituksakul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayer as he avoids it easily.
Mayer stuns Sripituksakul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Sripituksakul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sripituksakul lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Sripituksakul gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Sripituksakul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sripituksakul manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Sripituksakul's guard. #T1##SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Mayer control the position.
Sripituksakul is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sripituksakul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayer trying to control but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into side control.
Sripituksakul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sripituksakul defends it well.
Sripituksakul is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mayer 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 battling for position here. Sripituksakul manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sripituksakul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mayer stacks Sripituksakul on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mayer!
Sripituksakul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mayer manages to get to full guard.
Sripituksakul is in close to Mayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damen Mayer 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!#R3#
Sripituksakul slips under a jab.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer scores with a nice right hand.
Mayer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sripituksakul's hands.#TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sripituksakul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sripituksakul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sripituksakul throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul slips nicely into half guard.
Sripituksakul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Sripituksakul there. #T1#
Mayer taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard.
Sripituksakul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura here.
Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Sripituksakul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayer defends it well.
Sripituksakul slips a nice elbow through Mayer's hands, connecting with Mayer's forehead.
Mayer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul misses with a head shot. Mayer uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sripituksakul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sripituksakul postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Sripituksakul stands up over Mayer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mayer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Mayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Sripituksakul wants to hit a sweep here but Mayer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sripituksakul there! #SUB2#
Mayer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sripituksakul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sripituksakul is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sripituksakul 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Good exchange - Mayer coming out on top.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snoats's guard.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into half guard.
Snoats is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snoats trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Snoats is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer prevents Snoats from improving his position.#T1#
Snoats is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.
Snoats trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoats sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayer prevents Snoats from improving his position.#SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoats sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Snoats trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Mayer scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snoats lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayer will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Mayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Snoats is trying is best to control the position here.
Mayer trying to control from half guard but Snoats is working away. #SUB2#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Snoats is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats manages to get to full guard.
Mayer won't allow Snoats to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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#
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayer scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats misses with a straight right.
Mayer lands with a right hand.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Snoats swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snoats works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Snoats takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
Mayer connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damen Mayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD2#
Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snoats's half guard.
Snoats is trying to get back to full guard.
Snoats regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoats working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Snoats looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayer trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom. #T2#
Snoats 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#
Snoats is looking to stall here but Mayer recovers full guard.
Snoats trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snoats is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Snoats advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Snoats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snoats pulls his head out easily.
Snoats is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snoats is controlling the pace.
Mayer regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snoats trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Snoats advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snoats sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snoats trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Snoats is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snoats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Snoats avoids it easily.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer tries to move into range but Snoats moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayer moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Mayer wants to clinch up but Snoats keeps it at a distance.
Mayer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats throws a hook but Mayer blocks it.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer punishes Snoats's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snoats on his heels. He'll look to pass Snoats's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Mayer passes Snoats's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoats sees it coming and defends easily.
Snoats is controlling Mayer's trapped leg to prevent Mayer from advancing to side control.
Snoats moves into full guard. #SUB#
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
Mayer stands and throws Snoats's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mayer advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mayer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snoats to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snoats shrugs it off.
Snoats tries to lock up and control but Mayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Snoats sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snoats wants to sweep but Mayer has passed to side control!
Snoats is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Snoats is defending well.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats tries to improve position but can't.
Snoats is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snoats manages to get back to half guard.
Damen Mayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.
Mayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Snoats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Snoats actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damen Mayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!

Event: C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Asai misses with a straight left.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai stalks Mayer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayer's face. Mayer staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Mayer moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Mayer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayer.
Mayer checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mayer has hold of Asai 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Asai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mayer cranks the arm and Asai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Asai , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damen Mayer!
Yoshihiro Asai was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Mayer lands with a shot to the body.
Clark throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Mayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mayer has managed to clinch.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.
Mayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayer pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Mayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Mayer's ribs.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Mayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mayer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Mayer slips a straight right by Clark .
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer. #T2#
Clark throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.#CL2#
Mayer rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clark scores with the left hand. Mayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
A left lands for Clark .
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target. #T3#
A big left from Mayer misses.
Clark feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Mayer.
Mayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer swings for the body but Clark moves out of range. #TD2#
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mayer won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Clark controlling the position.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Clark keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Clark pulls Mayer in to control the position. #T4#
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damen Mayer 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#
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Corey Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
Clark throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayer takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Clark throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Clark .
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Mayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Mayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark 's guard. Nice move by Mayer!#REVB##T1#
Mayer wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
Clark keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Clark is pulling down on Mayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Mayer, at least for the moment.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clark 's guard.
Clark tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clark is looking to improve his position but Mayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is pressing down on Mayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark 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#
Mayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayer has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple. #T4#
Clark working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.
Mayer has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mayer has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayer taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Clark lands with a hook. Mayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Clark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Clark in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clark is putting a hurting on Mayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mayer dodges the ground and pound from Clark .
Clark working the strikes but Mayer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark .
Mayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Clark throws a strike but Mayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Clark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clark manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Clark 's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mayer working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Clark is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark throws a strike but Mayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Mayer 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clark holds on and takes a little breather.
Mayer won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard. #REVR#
Clark is in close to Mayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark is in close to Mayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.#T4#
Clark landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clark stacks Mayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clark !
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark lands a nice forearm strike.
Mayer taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
A less than humble Corey Clark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PANDA 73
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayer.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Mayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayer off to one side.
Metharom throws a right hand that Mayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayer also avoids with ease.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metharom wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
Mayer slips under a jab from Metharom.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.#T1#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Mayer scores with a nice right hand.
Mayer shoots in but Metharom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Mayer clinches with his opponent.
Mayer wants to take the fight to the mat but Metharom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mayer pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Metharom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Metharom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a hook but Mayer blocks it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Mayer.
Mayer shoots and misses
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mayer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Mayer lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayer connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Metharom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Mayer tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayer.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metharom won't be happy with that.
Metharom is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Metharom pushes Mayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Metharom sneaks back into half guard.
Metharom tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Metharom slips under a jab.
Mayer lands an overhand right.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Metharom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mayer manages to pull guard.
Metharom wants to stand but Mayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metharom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metharom is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Metharom wants to stand and escape but instead Mayer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Metharom wants to hit a sweep here but Mayer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metharom there!
Metharom tries to reverse the position but Mayer maintains control.#SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine from mount but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mayer has control of Metharom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Metharom regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Metharom is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mayer wants to finish this one by submission but Metharom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mayer.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer prevents Metharom from getting the reversal.
Metharom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mayer manages to mount him!
Metharom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Metharom tries to reverse the position but Mayer maintains control.#SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine from mount but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom regains half guard.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura here.
Mayer prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Metharom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Metharom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom moves into full guard.
Mayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer gets to mount! Metharom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Metharom gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Mayer lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Metharom forces Mayer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Mayer misses with the combination.
Metharom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayer slips a straight right by Metharom.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom lands a jab.
Metharom misses with a right hand #TD#
so Mayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Metharom wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mayer's closed guard. He's half up but Mayer has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mayer pivots and extends the arm, Metharom falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mayer! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Mayer scores with a body shot. #CL#
Thu tries to keep at a distance but Mayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayer slows down the pace here.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Thu won't allow it.
Mayer lands a left hand.
Thu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Mayer jumps guard. #SUB#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mayer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thu frees his head nicely. Oh but Mayer has switched to an armbar! Thu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Mayer.
Mayer cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lomachenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Mayer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lomachenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Mayer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Lomachenko won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Lomachenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage. #T1#
Lomachenko tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.
Lomachenko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending well. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lomachenko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lomachenko is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg.
Mayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Lomachenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Lomachenko tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lomachenko strikes from the bottom but Mayer uses the opportunity to move to side control. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lomachenko tries to bench press Mayer off him but Mayer keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomachenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lomachenko tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Lomachenko swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Mayer 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.
Mayer forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lomachenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer. #SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomachenko sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!#T1#
Lomachenko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Lomachenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mayer breaks Lomachenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lomachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomachenko, not yet.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lomachenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mayer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Mayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lomachenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomachenko defends it well. #SUB2#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Lomachenko wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well. #T3#
Mayer moves into full mount! Lomachenko won't be happy about that!
Lomachenko is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lomachenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lomachenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mayer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lomachenko is in real trouble.
Lomachenko can't escape the position.
Lomachenko breaks Mayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomachenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lomachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomachenko. Lomachenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayer slips a jab from Lomachenko.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko. #TD2#
Mayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayer trying to mount his opponent but Lomachenko defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard but Mayer has mounted him!
Lomachenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Mayer has taken his back - oops!#T1#
Mayer is hanging on to Lomachenko's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Mayer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mayer tightening his grip on Lomachenko, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Mayer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mayer 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, Lomachenko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Mayer looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
I really don't envy Lomachenko right now. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is having to fend off submission attempts from Mayer, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mayer doesn't have the hooks in though and Lomachenko manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayer keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mayer.#T4#
Mayer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Damen Mayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayer is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it.
Lomachenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Lomachenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lomachenko is working to tighten his grip on Mayer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mayer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lomachenko is really squeezing tight and eventually Mayer passes out! Lomachenko breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Our winner, Evgeni Lomachenko, 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: PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mayer misses.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayer sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayer scores with a jab.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Mayer.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miller is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer turns into Miller and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Miller looking for subs off his back but Mayer has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Mayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller is trying to control but Mayer passes into side control!
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller is trying to work for a sweep but Mayer has mounted him!#T2#
Mayer is looking to work his way around to Miller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Mayer goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Miller escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayer is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
Mayer working to try and regain half guard.
Mayer is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Miller connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Mayer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Mayer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Miller's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller 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: PANDA 23
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov slips a jab from Mayer.
Volkov misses with a hook. Mayer ducked under it nicely.
Mayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayer as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Mayer misses.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Mayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayer lands a head shot.
A cross from Mayer lands.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Volkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov looks to land a strike but Mayer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov lands a couple of elbows.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkov postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Mayer has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Volkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Volkov has gone for a leg lock! Mayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Volkov's guard.#REVB#
Volkov is trying to control the position but Mayer postures up.
My spies in Dark Horse MMA inform me that Mayer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Volkov wants to improve his position but instead Mayer has moved into half guard.
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Mayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volkov! #REVR#
Mayer tries to bench press Volkov off him but Volkov keeps the position. #SUB#
Volkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Mayer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Volkov's best efforts.
Volkov winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Volkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Volkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Volkov breaks from Mayer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.#TD2#
Mayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Volkov sprawls well initially but Mayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.#SUB2#
Mayer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volkov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Volkov has passed into half guard!
Well, if Volkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Mayer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Volkov.
We've been hearing that Volkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Mayer.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Volkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mayer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mayer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Volkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mayer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Volkov has tightened it up now! Mayer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Volkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 15
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mayer shoots in and bounces Gold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gold uses it to pass to side control.
Mayer is trying to control Gold's posture but Gold avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to stand but Mayer has his arm trapped.
Gold tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Mayer tries to control but Gold manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer is trying to break free.
Mayer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mayer is trying to break free.
Mayer just trying to survive but Gold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T2#
I really don't envy Mayer right now.
Mayer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mayer staying busy and making it hard for Gold to control.
Gold doesn't have the hooks in and Mayer manages to turn into his guard.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer won't allow Gold to sweep him here. #T4#
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gold has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayer, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liquid Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Gold throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Gold scores with the left hand. Mayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Mayer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Mayer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayer wants to free his trapped foot but Gold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gold controlling the position well.
Mayer is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Gold is not content to let Mayer control the position.
Mayer wants to free his trapped foot but Gold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gold has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayer is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Mayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Gold misses.
Gold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gold connects with the punch.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Mayer clinches. #TD#
Mayer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mayer manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gold has one of Mayer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T3#
Mayer trying to control the position but Gold is working away.
Liquid Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mayer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gold rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mayer's guard! Nice work there by Gold! #SUB#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mayer working for submissions but it's allowed Gold to get to half guard. #T4#
Mayer trying to control from the bottom.
Gold controlling the action here.
Mayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gold is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Gold is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Gold throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mayer counters with a single leg into guard. Gold didn't expect that.
Gold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB#
Mayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gold wants to stand and escape but instead Mayer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mayer pushing down on Gold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Mayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gold wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well. #SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gold pushes Mayer off looking to stand but Mayer dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold trying to control here.
Liquid Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Mayer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gold is looking to stand up but Mayer isn't so interested in that idea.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Mayer wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liquid Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
A cross from Gold lands.
Mayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold counters with an inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Nice shot by Gold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liquid Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 428
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer thuds a left hand into White Jr's body.
White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr's coach down at Concrete's Cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
White Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
White Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Mayer trying to mount his opponent but White Jr defends it.
White Jr is not content to let Mayer control the position.
White Jr wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayer in particular looking to stall.
Mayer wants to take a breather but White Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer walks into a jab.
White Jr tries to clinch but Mayer moves out of range. #TD#
Mayer 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.
White Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayer passes White Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Mayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayer prevents White Jr from standing back up. #T3#
White Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Mayer is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayer goes for a double leg but White Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White Jr continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from White Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayer lands a jab to the nose.
Mayer throws out a powerful jab.
Mayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayer scores with the left hand. White Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
White Jr clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Mayer is out of range. #CL#
Mayer moves into range and clinches up with White Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mayer jumps guard and drags White Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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#
Mayer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White Jr looks to land a combination but Mayer avoids it well.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer jabs at White Jr's body.#CL#
Mayer moves into range and clinches up with White Jr.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but White Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mayer jumps guard and drags White Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Mayer trying to control the position. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White Jr passes into half guard.
White Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr wants to stand up but Mayer has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Mayer wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
White Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayer, pushing him back against the cage.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White Jr can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayer.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayer.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Mayer.
Mayer lands a shot to the body.
White Jr is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White Jr down to the mat. White Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White Jr fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
White Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayer or perhaps it was just good defense by White Jr, which made it look bad.
White Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayer lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
White Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
Mayer trying to control the position but instead, White Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayer into the cage.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Mayer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Mayer is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
White Jr makes his way to full guard, as Mayer worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mayer goes for a double leg but White Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White Jr continues to drive forward.
White Jr throws a hook but Mayer blocks it.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Mayer moves into the clinch.
Mayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Mayer wants to take the fight to the mat but White Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayer jumps guard but White Jr stands there with Mayer around his waist. Mayer 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.
Mayer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr lands a left hand.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayer is working for takedown but White Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Mayer blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Mayer.
Good body shot from Mayer.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Mayer stalling in the clinch but White Jr improves position.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayer.
Mayer tries to pull guard but White Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Mayer drops back down to his feet.
Mayer scores with a shoulder strike.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayer has White Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Mayer.
Mayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
White Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##TD#
Mayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayer is in White Jr's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling him.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
White Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayer is controlling him. #T3#
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mayer looking to sit in guard and control but White Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayer looks for a takedown but White Jr sprawls well.#CL2#
White Jr clinches with his opponent.
Mayer jumps guard but White Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayer.
Mayer blocking some punches.
White Jr gets through Mayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayer blocking some punches.
Mayer is looking for a takedown.

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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce White Jr!
After the big win, Bruce White Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Mayer fails to land the takedown.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Mayer.
Hughes flicks out a counter leg kick but Mayer steps away.
Hughes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to control but Mayer manages to pass to mount!
Mayer mounts Hughes! Really nice guard pass there!
Mayer prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.#T1#
Hughes holds of for dear life.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mayer has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mayer controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hughes is surviving well by controlling Mayer's body position as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mayer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes reaches up and holds on to Mayer to control the position.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer looking to secure an arm triangle but Hughes defends it well. #T3#
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Mayer's attempts to control the action.
Mayer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mayer avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up. #SUB#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hughes trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Mayer swings around for an armbar but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mayer's guard.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving. #SUB#
Mayer working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily. #T2#
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer 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.#SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Mayer.
Hughes trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Mayer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hughes is defending well. Mayer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hughes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mayer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Mayer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Mayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ky Jr sprawls well initially but Mayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Mayer won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Ky Jr pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily.
Mayer is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayer postures up.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ky Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayer has momentary wrist control but Ky Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ky Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Ky Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ky Jr working the head with strikes.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mayer on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer struggling a bit here.
Mayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr cracks Mayer with a big right hand but Mayer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Mayer is working away.
Mayer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ky Jr cracks Mayer with a big elbow.
Ky Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mayer stops Ky Jr from passing to mount. #T4#
Mayer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ky Jr is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mayer scores with a jab. Ky Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayer is fending him off so far but Ky Jr persists. Nope, Mayer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ky Jr stuffs the takedown.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayer sprawls and moves away.
Mayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ky Jr.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Ky Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ky Jr enables Mayer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ky Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
Mayer won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayer pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ky Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!#T2#
Ky Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Mayer manages to turn into his guard.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass. #SUB#
Mayer is posturing up here but Ky Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mayer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mayer has to tap! Slick submission there by Ky Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Gaia Ky Jr 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: PF9 Alcala v Choo
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Cardona thows a leg kick but Mayer checks it #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown. Cardona fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Cardona.
Mayer stands up over Cardona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardona is trying to stand back up but Mayer is controlling him
Mayer works his way into full mount!
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T1#
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
Cardona taking shots to the head.
Mayer tries to control but Cardona wriggling away. #SUB2#
Mayer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mayer trying to control but Cardona is having none of it. #T2#
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayer controlling his opponent.
Cardona tries to lock up and control but Mayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Mayer has taken his back! Mayer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mayer pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer. #TD#
Mayer 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.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bush manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mayer prevents a body shot from Bush.
I was talking to Mayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bush working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush connects with an inside leg kick.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Mayer saw that one coming.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bush jabs Mayer right on the nose. Mayer blinks but takes it well.
Bush lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Bush gets a clinch.
Bush has had enough of the clinch but Mayer keeps him there for the moment.
Bush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bush misses with a punch to the body.
Bush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayer is leaning against Bush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Mayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayer misses with some punches.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer can't get the takedown.
Mayer lands a nice uppercut.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Mayer.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bush just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mayer pulls guard successfully.
Mayer is trying to keep Bush in close. #T2##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bush passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bush pulls his head out easily.
Mayer is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Bush stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Bush scores with a head kick. Mayer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayer lands with an overhand left.
Mayer connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
Mayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bush.#CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bush throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bush sprawls and moves away.
Mayer slips a jab from Bush.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Bush.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush stuffs the takedown.
Mayer avoids a kick to the body.
Dulles Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush is looking to land body kicks.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Bush avoids it well and moves away.
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.#CL2#
Bush closes the distance and pushes Mayer back into the cage.
Mayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Bush - that landed with a thud.
Mayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Mayer taking a breather.
Bush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayer.
Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayer is looking for a takedown.
Mayer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayer jumps guard but Bush stands there with Mayer around his waist. Mayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Mayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Mayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Mayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mayer misses.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer backing away here, and Bush unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Bush gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer blocks the body kick.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
Mayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush lands with a nice combination. Mayer backs away looking to recover.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bush moves forwards but Mayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.
Bush unleashes a big counter combination but Mayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bush throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bush keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Mayer pushing down on Bush's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2##ES2#
Bush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mayer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer goes for a takedown attempt but Bush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mayer throws a right hand that Bush ducks under and follows up with a left that Bush also avoids with ease.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
Mayer lands with an overhand left.
Bush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.#T3##TD#
Mayer 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.#ES2#
Bush has his feet on Mayer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Mayer moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Mayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bush counters with a big head kick but Mayer shrugs it off.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Bush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Bush pushes him off.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush misses with a combination #TD#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bush keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer pushing down on Bush's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dulles Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard.
Mayer trying to advance position but Bush counters by regaining guard.
Bush keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer shoots in for a double leg but Bush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bush appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Bush misses #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Mayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Bush wriggles free and stands up.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Bush moved out of range.
Bush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Mayer misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bush to the mat! Bush manages to get full guard.
Mayer trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Mayer throws an elbow that misses. Bush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayer's guard. Nice move by Bush!#REVB##SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Bush pushes his legs off easily.
Bush wants to get up but he can't break Mayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayer pulls Bush in to control the position.
Bush wants to stand but Mayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SU2#
Bush stands up from Mayer's guard - Bush perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bush misses with a low kick as Mayer jumps back.
Bush scores with a body shot.
Bush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayer is out of range.
Bush walks into a straight right hand from Mayer.
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mayer throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush scoring well with a low kick there.
Bush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bush.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Bush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Mayer throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Bush is looking to slow Mayer down with leg kicks.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Mayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush throws a leg kick but Mayer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bush is looking for the big counter here.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dulles Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mayer 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.#ES2#
Bush has his feet on Mayer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bush.
Mayer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayer throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
The Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Mayer.
Mayer throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer throws a good cross that connects.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
Mayer tries for a takedown but The Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Man's corner calls for a 1-2. The Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer misses the jab.
The Man connects with a jab.
Mayer darts in trying to clinch
and The Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
The Man tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Man is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but The Man defends the submission attempt.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Man is looking for a sweep. Mayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Man has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
The Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mayer has passed into side control.
The Man is trying to control Mayer's posture but Mayer avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Man is looking to regain half guard here but Mayer keeps moving and retains side control.
The Man on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mayer tries for a kimura but The Man is defending well. #T3#
Mayer has control of an arm but The Man manages to advance to Mayer's back!
Mayer is in bad spot here.
The Man wants to control but Mayer manages to buck him off and is now in The Man's guard! Nice work there by Mayer!
Mayer wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Man working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
The Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Man is trying to keep Mayer in close. #ES2#
The Man has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mayer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mayer lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Man's elbow. #TD2#
Mayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayer to the mat. Mayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!#SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Man defends it easily.
Mayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
The Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob The Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A low kick from The Man is predictable there #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
The Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer. #SUB#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but The Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Man trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer stops The Man from getting back to his feet.
The Man moves into full guard. #SUB2#
The Man is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man. #SUB2#
The Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mayer keeping control of the position.
The Man lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The Man winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob The Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayer wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Man is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Man trying to control from Mayer's half guard. Mayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayer is trying to keep The Man in close.
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
The Man postures up and lands a big shot to Mayer's brow. #SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Man with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
The Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Man chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
The Man chips away with some ground and pound.
The Man works over Mayer with some ground and pound from guard.
The Man postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Man is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Man is aware though and is defending well.
The Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mayer controls The Man momentarily but The Man frees himself. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Man trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from The Man misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Man.
Mayer wants to clinch up but The Man keeps it at a distance.
Mayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Mayer cracks The Man with an open hand slap.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
The Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
The Man wants to counter with a clinch but Mayer pushes him away.#CL2#
The Man drives through and clinches with Mayer against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Mayer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Man is trying to keep an underhook but Mayer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Man is looking to improve his position.
The Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
The Man is looking to control Mayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Man avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Man wants to get back to his feet.
The Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Man misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Man gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayer is aware though and is defending well.
Mayer wants to control from the top but The Man keeps moving.
The Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB#
Mayer wants to sweep here but The Man controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Man uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
The Man is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Mayer wants to improve his position but The Man is controlling well.
Mayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mayer is trying to maintain the position but The Man is very close to passing his half guard.
The Man working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ground and pound from The Man.
The Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Man lands a nice short elbow.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The Man trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
The Man pushes down on Mayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob The Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Man 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The Man!

Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Mayer avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Mayer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayer tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Mayer tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayer connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
Mayer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivers scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayer tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Mayer throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Mayer is out of range.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
Mayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Mayer throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range. #TD#
Mayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mayer wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayer lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Rivers defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Mayer is keen to just control but Rivers is a slippery customer.
Mayer wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Mayer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayer trying to control but Rivers is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayer working Rivers over with strikes here.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer fails to move to back control.
Mayer looking to take Rivers's back but Rivers rolls and after a scramble, Rivers ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Rivers to escape a tricky position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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#
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivers takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Rivers misses #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivers won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Rivers throws Mayer to one side and escapes!
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
A clash of legs there as Mayer blocks the low kick.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
Rivers feints a jab promting Mayer to slip. Rivers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mayer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Mayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rivers misses with a hook. Mayer ducked under it nicely.
Mayer lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Mayer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayer swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayer staying out of range there.
Mayer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Mayer tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Tom Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayer connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Mayer saw that one coming.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Mayer's body.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayer is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Rivers swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
Tom Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Mayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivers walks into a left hand. #CL#
Mayer has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage. #T3#
Mayer tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayer.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
Mayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayer tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers can't break the clinch.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Mayer jumps guard. #SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Rivers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivers works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayer trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Mayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mayer looking for subs off his back but Rivers has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4##SU2#
Rivers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivers counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws a low kick, looking for Mayer's leg but Mayer calmly moves out of range.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Mayer.
Mayer closes the distance and clinches up with Rivers, looking for a takedown. Mayer pushes Rivers against the cage but Rivers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer'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#
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Mayer avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Rivers.
Rivers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Mayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Mayer takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Mayer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Mayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivers.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivers won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Rivers sneaks out the side door and pushes Mayer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Mayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivers is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Mayer works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Mayer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Rivers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rivers has recovered full guard.
Mayer stops Rivers from standing up. #T3#
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mayer has Rivers in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Mayer controls Rivers momentarily but Rivers frees himself.
Mayer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivers's guard. #REVR#
Mayer pushing down on Rivers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Rivers!
Tom Rivers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayer lands a jab to the head.
Mayer wants to clinch.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a series of strikes. Mayer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Mayer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mayer goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Rivers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mayer scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivers should have avoided that one.
Mayer wants to clinch but Rivers slips to the side
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Mayer lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mayer closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayer moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Mayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivers's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers trying to control the position.
Rivers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mayer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rivers wants to control but Mayer is keeping busy.
Mayer is keen to just control but Rivers is a slippery customer.
Mayer wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position. #T3#
Mayer wants to take a breather but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayer is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
Mayer is thwarting Rivers's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Mayer slips the punch.#TD#
Mayer shoots in and bounces Rivers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rivers is looking to stand back up but Mayer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rivers. #REVB#
Mayer moves into full mount! Rivers won't be happy about that!
Mayer is looking to work his way around to Rivers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rivers tries to lock up and control but Mayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivers throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Donk. Mayer catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayer off to one side.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Mayer misses.
Mayer dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Mayer's head and hops out.
Rivers defending well as Mayer loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers lands the left hand.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mayer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Mayer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rivers postures up.
Rivers content to stall in guard here.
Rivers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Rivers avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayer wants to sweep here but Rivers controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayer controlling Rivers's posture. #SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rivers stands and throws Mayer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mayer is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Mayer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rivers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rivers wants to control but Mayer is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers throwing shots but Mayer is blocking nicely.
Mayer is staying active underneath Rivers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivers is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Rivers lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rivers 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. 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#
Mayer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Mayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivers's guard.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers wants to improve his position but instead Mayer has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers trying to hold on to Mayer's head to control him but Mayer postures up.
Mayer prevents Rivers from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer. #SUB#
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
Rivers is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayer is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Mayer is trying for a kimura here. Rivers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mayer wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damen Mayer!

Event: GC 325 Bianchi vs Mayer
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Bianchi ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
A little feinted left hand from Bianchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Bianchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mayer 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.#CL2#
Mayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Mayer pulls guard.
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bianchi is one step ahead there.
Bianchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mayer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Bianchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayer's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for a guillotine here but Bianchi defends easily.
Bianchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mayer is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Bianchi pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bianchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bianchi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Bianchi saw that one coming.#TD2#
Bianchi tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is trying to stand.
Bianchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!
Bianchi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mayer doesn't escape. #T3#
Mayer trying to control the hands but Bianchi won't let him.
Mayer is trying to break free.
Bianchi tries to get the hooks in deep but Mayer pushed the leg off.
Mayer wants to escape the position.
Bianchi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bianchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bianchi continues to stall.
Bianchi controlling well, preventing Mayer from escaping the position.
Bianchi controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer turns into Bianchi and is now in his guard. #ES#
Bianchi pushes Mayer off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Bianchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bianchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Bianchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayer.
Mayer shoots in and drives through. Bianchi sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target.
Bianchi staying out of range there.
Mayer slips a straight right by Bianchi.
Bianchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
Mayer wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bianchi misses the target.#TD2#
Mayer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
Mayer preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is keeping the position.
Bianchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bianchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bianchi has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Bianchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bianchi uses his free foot to push down on Mayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayer.
Mayer wants to hold on but Bianchi pushes him away.#T2#
Bianchi wants to control but instead Mayer manages to regain half guard.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bianchi wants to take a breather but Mayer is having none of it.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bianchi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Bianchi wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Mayer wants to control but Bianchi is keeping busy.
Bianchi wants to get back to his feet.
Bianchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bianchi swivels and escapes.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Bianchi moved out of range.
Bianchi dips to his left and cracks Mayer with an uppercut!
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bianchi on the side of the head.#T4#
Mayer lands an overhand right.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Bianchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Bianchi defending well as Mayer loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mayer has closed the distance and engaged Bianchi in a clinch.
Bianchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bianchi working aggressively here.
Bianchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Mayer as the two fighters clinch.
Mayer blocks an uppercut.
Bianchi gets underhooks to prevent Mayer's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Bianchi.
A hook to the body from Mayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bianchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with some punches.
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 Bobby Bianchi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bianchi walks into a straight right hand from Mayer.
Bianchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer throws a right and a left that Bianchi avoids nicely.
Mayer tries to clinch there but Bianchi circles away.
Bianchi is looking to counter punch.
Bianchi jabs Mayer right on the nose. Mayer blinks but takes it well.
Damen Mayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Mayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayer staying out of range there.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Bianchi.
Bianchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bianchi pinned against the cage. Bianchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.#T1#
Mayer scores with a shot to the body.
Bianchi slips under a jab.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Mayer feints the counter takedown.
Mayer tests Bianchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bianchi circles away.#TD2#
Mayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Bianchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there. #T2#
Bianchi wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling him.
Bianchi has Mayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Bianchi keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mayer won't allow Bianchi to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Bianchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mayer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Mayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bianchi!#ES#
Bianchi throws Mayer to one side and escapes!
Mayer swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Mayer throws a hook but Bianchi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bianchi misses the target.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bianchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bianchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bianchi slips under a jab.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Bianchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bianchi.
Bianchi misses with a looping left.
Bianchi throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.#TD2#
Mayer drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Mayer has gone for a leg lock! Bianchi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayer's guard.#REVR#
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bianchi wanted to stand there but Mayer had control of the position.
Bianchi slips nicely into half guard.
Bianchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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 Bobby Bianchi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bianchi, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bianchi!
A very excited looking Bobby Bianchi 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: EMP Scrotum vs Sonnen
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Mayer lands an overhand right.
Vinyard lands with a right hand.
Vinyard leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vinyard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mayer catches Vinyard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mayer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Vinyard misses.
A good leg kick by Vinyard.
Mayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Mayer ducked under it nicely.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vinyard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer defending well as Vinyard loads up on a big left hand.
Vinyard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Vinyard. #T1#
Mayer moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Vinyard wants to slow Mayer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinyard defends it well.
Vinyard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Vinyard. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
The fighters circling - Vinyard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinyard is just out of range.
Vinyard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayer's sensitive parts.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinyard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinyard catches Mayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vinyard throws a front kick aimed at Mayer's knee but Mayer avoids it well.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayer takes a swing at Vinyard's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Vinyard throws a nice 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!
Vinyard throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer scores with a head kick.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Vinyard. #TD2#
Mayer shoots in and gets a takedown into Vinyard's guard.
Vinyard wants to get back to his feet but Mayer passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mayer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Vinyard has recovered full guard.
Mayer looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Vinyard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mayer is pushing down on Vinyard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinyard is fighting to maintain full guard but Mayer has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vinyard defends it well.
Vinyard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mayer is thwarting Vinyard's attempts to control the position.
Vinyard is not content to let Mayer control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vinyard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayer scores with a nice head shot.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinyard.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer dives in and grabs Vinyard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinyard pushes down on Mayer's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by Vinyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinyard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinyard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Vinyard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayer doesn't seem phased though.
Vinyard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayer scores with a hook.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target.
Vinyard is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayer.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinyard staying out of range there.
Vinyard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayer.
Mayer feints the counter takedown.
Vinyard tries a low kick but Mayer avoids it.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinyard but Vinyard pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Vinyard connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vinyard defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Vinyard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayer closes the distance and clinches up with Vinyard, looking for a takedown. Mayer pushes Vinyard against the cage but Vinyard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Mayer avoids nicely.
Vinyard scores with the left hand. Mayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayer defending well as Vinyard loads up on a big left hand.
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it easily.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Mayer checks it.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinyard.#T3#
Vinyard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.
Nice takedown defense from Vinyard. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Mayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vinyard defends it nicely.#KD#
Vinyard lands a left and a right that send Mayer crashing to the mat, dazed. Vinyard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Mayer is rocked!
Mayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinyard scores with a leg kick.
Vinyard scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayer should have avoided that one.
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinyard finish him?
Derek Vinyard is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayer or perhaps it was just good defense by Vinyard, which made it look bad.
It looked like Vinyard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Mayer seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinyard lands a leg kick that knocks Mayer off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a body shot.
Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Mayer avoids the body shot from Vinyard.
Mayer slips a jab from Vinyard.
Mayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinyard defends it well.
Mayer wants to clinch but Vinyard slips to the side
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot.
Mayer slips a jab from Vinyard.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
That's time! Vinyard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vinyard to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinyard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vinyard scoring well with a low kick there.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Vinyard gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Vinyard moves away and avoids it.
Vinyard dips to his left and cracks Mayer with an uppercut!
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Mayer checks it.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.#T1#
Vinyard misses with a hook. Mayer ducked under it nicely.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it easily.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Vinyard connects with a right hand. Mayer shakes it off.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinyard.
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Mayer moved out of range.
Mayer feints the counter takedown.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinyard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Vinyard tries to sprawl out of it but Mayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vinyard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer. #CL2#
Mayer clinches with his opponent.
Mayer blocking some punches.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mayer.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard lands with a right to the head.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayer.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vinyard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayer.
Mayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinyard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinyard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinyard. Vinyard obviously looking to wear him down.
Vinyard misses the jab.
Vinyard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Vinyard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Vinyard avoids it easily.
Vinyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Vinyard misses.
Vinyard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinyard throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayer.#T4#
Mayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinyard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinyard fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Vinyard.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls well. He's pushed Mayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayer lands a nice shot that snaps Vinyard's head back.
Vinyard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinyard throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinyard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinyard throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinyard, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Cobb vs Scrotum
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Pugberg fails to land the takedown.
Pugberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayer tries to sprawl out of it but Pugberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pugberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Pugberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugberg is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayer is trying to control the position but Pugberg postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pugberg uses it to pass to side control.
Pugberg 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.
Mayer is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it. #SUB#
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer tries to improve position but can't.
Mayer struggling a bit here.
Mayer is looking to reverse the position.
Pugberg tries to move to mount but Mayer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayer is defending well.
Pugberg advances to mount. #T3#
Mayer tries to hold on but Pugberg pushes him away.
Mayer is trying to escape the mount but Pugberg keeps good control and instead manages to take Mayer's back.
Mayer trying to control but not successfully.
Pugberg is trying to stick to Mayer's back but Mayer is turning into Pugberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pugberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mayer.
Pugberg keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Pugberg is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
Mayer advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Pugberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xing Pugberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pugberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer slips a jab from Pugberg.
Mayer connects with a crisp jab.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugberg.
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Mayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayer works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Mayer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pugberg tries to hold on but Mayer pushes him away.
Mayer working Pugberg over with strikes here.
Mayer wants to control the pace but Pugberg is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mayer working for a submission but Pugberg is keeping him at bay.
Mayer fails to move to back control.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a guillotine from mount but Pugberg frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Mayer forces the positional change into back control.
Mayer controlling well, preventing Pugberg from escaping the position.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mayer is thwarting Pugberg's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well. #T3#
Mayer is controlling the pace.
Pugberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!
Mayer trying to control the action but Pugberg just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Pugberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mayer is defending well though. Pugberg let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Mayer trying to control but not successfully.
Mayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pugberg's guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Pugberg working a defensive guard here.
Pugberg keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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#
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Mayer looking to score a takedown here. Pugberg is defending well but Mayer drives through and ends up in Pugberg's guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer pushing down on Pugberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugberg is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer passes into side control, despite Pugberg's attempt to control the position.
Mayer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pugberg! #T1#
Pugberg stops Mayer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar but Pugberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pugberg.
Mayer working a defensive guard but Pugberg passes into half guard.
Pugberg works his way into side control.
Mayer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Mayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pugberg off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Pugberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for the choke from the back position but Pugberg is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Pugberg won't enjoy being in this position. Mayer looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Pugberg is tapping - it's over boys! Mayer picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!

Event: EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Mayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Mayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Barbosa pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer passes into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily.
Mayer works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Mayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barbosa tries to buck Mayer off but Mayer is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barbosa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayer slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Mayer takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Mayer drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayer's guard. #T1#
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayer keeping control of the position.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mayer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barbosa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barbosa!#SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
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 Marcelo Barbosa 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mayer jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Mayer around his waist. Mayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayer to keep the fight standing.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayer sprawls and moves away.
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Mayer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Mayer getting side control.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mayer escapes and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer staying calm.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Barbosa.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayer is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Mayer is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Mayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Barbosa trying to control the hands but Mayer breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer trying to control.
Even with his hooks in, Mayer manages to miss with strikes from the back.

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 Marcelo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Mayer slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugberg swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range. #TD#
Pugberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayer is trying to defend but Pugberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Mayer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pugberg advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer wants to control but Pugberg passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Mayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayer is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pugberg swings around for an armbar but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pugberg's guard.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pugberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Pugberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mayer jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer has control of an arm but Pugberg manages to advance to Mayer's back!
Pugberg doesn't have the hooks in and Mayer manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pugberg 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##SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer won't allow Pugberg to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xing Pugberg 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#
Mayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pugberg takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Mayer is looking to clinch.
Mayer throws a body punch but Pugberg moves out of range.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Pugberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayer was covering up waiting for the punch and Pugberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
Xing Pugberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Pugberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugberg has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Mayer in his guard.#REVB#
Pugberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well.
Pugberg trying to remain calm as Mayer controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugberg keeps working.
Pugberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Mayer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pugberg's arms.
Mayer breaks Pugberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mayer passes into half guard.
Mayer is trying to control. Pugberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Pugberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damen Mayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pugberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pugberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pugberg wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugberg is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pugberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Pugberg, not yet. #T1#
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pugberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugberg.
Mayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Pugberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayer trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well. #T3#
Pugberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayer wants to control but Pugberg is keeping him busy.
Pugberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!
Mayer tries to escape but Pugberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mayer trying to control the action but Pugberg just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Mayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Pugberg has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mayer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pugberg gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xing Pugberg!

Event: EMP Allen vs Orlov
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Mayer 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.
Kickboxer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickboxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer advances position into side control!
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayer on the ground.#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Kickboxer is defending well.
Mayer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Mayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickboxer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer moves into full mount! Kickboxer won't be happy about that! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kickboxer is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kickboxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mayer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kickboxer has his hands clasped together but Mayer extends and breaks Kickboxer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mayer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arendse
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Mayer avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mayer quickly recovers to half guard.
Mayer is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sitsongrit 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.
Mayer trying to control here.
Mayer is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayer is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.
Mayer is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Mayer defends it.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Mayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mayer is tapping! Great win for Sitsongrit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayer staying out of range there.
Mayer looks to throw the jab but Sheedy is out of range.
Mayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheedy is just out of range.
Sheedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheedy looks to land a combination but Mayer avoids it well.
Mayer fails with the takedown.
Kevin Sheedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Sheedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sheedy moves into the clinch.
Mayer is trying to drag Sheedy to the mat but Sheedy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Sheedy.
Mayer wants to stall.
Mayer lands a body shot. #T1##TD2#
Mayer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sheedy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Mayer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mayer looking to break Sheedy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sheedy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Mayer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mayer is not going to allow Sheedy to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Sheedy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mayer's arms. #SUB2#
Sheedy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer is hanging on to Sheedy's back as he tries to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Sheedy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mayer's arms.
Well, with Mayer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sheedy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mayer not allowing Sheedy to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sheedy is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Mayer gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Sheedy is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Mayer is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!

Event: EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirigushi pinned against the cage. Hirigushi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayer lands a jab to the nose.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hirigushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirigushi pinned against the cage. Hirigushi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Mayer looks to move away, Hirigushi throws a big counter combo but Mayer just gets out of the way.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hirigushi as he avoids it easily.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Mayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Hirigushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayer. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hirigushi. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Mayer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirigushi counters with a series of strikes. Mayer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirigushi defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Hirigushi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mayer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirigushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Mayer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Mayer works the jab nicely.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hirigushi swivels and escapes.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A shot to the body from Mayer misses
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Mayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hirigushi tries to strike from the bottom.
Hirigushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.
Mayer is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirigushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirigushi tries to avoid it but Mayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirigushi to the ground. Hirigushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hirigushi enables Mayer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hirigushi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hirigushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Mayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling him. #T1#
Mayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hirigushi has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirigushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Mayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayer misses the body punch
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target. #CL2#
Mayer clinches.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hirigushi to keep the fight standing.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mayer dives in and scores a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirigushi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mayer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hirigushi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayer, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Mayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirigushi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirigushi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayer's guard.
Mayer looking to control.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Mayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayer trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hirigushi wants to get up but he can't break Mayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mayer working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Hirigushi stuffs the takedown.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damen Mayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Hirigushi gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer fails to land the takedown.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Hirigushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#T1#
Mayer connects with the punch.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer fails with the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp one two that drops Mayer! Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mayer to his feet! Mayer is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mayer is rocked!
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi rattles Mayer with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mayer tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hirigushi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mayer stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
After the fight, Kendo Hirigushi 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: EMP Openweight Semi Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baby quickly recovers to half guard.
Baby is concentrating on defense, preventing Mayer from advancing position.
Mayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baby 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#
Mayer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baby defend it? Mayer steps over the head and cranks it - Baby is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damen Mayer!

Event: IFC86: Mma v Warring
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Aleksy is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Aleksy forces Mayer back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Mayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aleksy is working Mayer over against the cage.
Aleksy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aleksy smiles and moves away.
Aleksy moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
Aleksy misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Aleksy keeps moving.
Mayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Aleksy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayer is controlling him. #ES2#
Aleksy wriggles free and stands up.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aleksy throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Aleksy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mayer seems content to control.
Aleksy looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Aleksy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Aleksy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
Mayer is trying to control. Aleksy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aleksy is looking to escape.
Mayer stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Aleksy forces Mayer back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Aleksy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Aleksy avoids it well and moves away.
Aleksy lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Aleksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Aleksy tries to keep at a distance but Mayer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Aleksy as Mayer shoots in.
Mayer works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mayer pushes Aleksy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aleksy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Aleksy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Aleksy won't allow it.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aleksy smiles and moves away.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Aleksy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mayer blocks a jab.
A combination from Aleksy does no damage.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Aleksy darts in and clinches Mayer up against the cage.
Aleksy taking a breather.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Mayer takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Mayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aleksy prevents it.
Aleksy lands a left hand. #BC2#
Aleksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksy 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.
The crowd cheers as Aleksy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayer doesn't seem phased though.
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aleksy.#ROC2#
Mayer is rocked!
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt - Aleksy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mayer closes the distance and clinches up with Aleksy, looking for a takedown. Mayer pushes Aleksy against the cage but Aleksy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Mayer is having none of it. #CL#
Mayer clinches up with Aleksy and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Mayer wants to take the fight to the mat but Aleksy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aleksy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Mayer saw that one coming.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Aleksy wants to clinch but Mayer slips to the side#TD#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Aleksy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Aleksy moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aleksy to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy slips a straight right by Mayer.
Aleksy throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Aleksy throws a nice looking combination but Mayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Mayer keeps it at a distance.
Aleksy lands a lovely overhand right.
Aleksy tries to clinch up but Mayer circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy stuffs the takedown.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Mayer saw that one coming.
Tytus Aleksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aleksy throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Mayer dives in and grabs Aleksy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aleksy pushes down on Mayer's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aleksy! But no joy.
Aleksy's corner calls for a 1-2. Aleksy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Aleksy misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy lands a head shot.
Oh Mayer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Damen Mayer's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Aleksy closes the distance and pushes Mayer back into the cage.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Mayer fails to pull guard.
Mayer seems to have got his legs back now.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Aleksy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayer lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tytus Aleksy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Aleksy closes the distance and pushes Mayer back into the cage.#BC2#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aleksy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Aleksy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Aleksy's head.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Aleksy saw that one coming.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Aleksy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayer, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow. #T1#
Aleksy lands a body shot.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aleksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aleksy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aleksy swivels and escapes.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Aleksy avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Aleksy scores with a hook.
Aleksy throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer wants to clinch up but Aleksy keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Aleksy instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Mayer tries to keep at a distance but Aleksy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aleksy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Aleksy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Aleksy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy wants to clinch#TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aleksy pushes Mayer off looking to stand but Mayer dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Aleksy kicks Mayer off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Aleksy tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aleksy is trying to stand. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aleksy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer. #T3#
Aleksy is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksy won't allow Mayer to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aleksy tries to kick Mayer off but Mayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mayer 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.
Mayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksy wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!
Tytus Aleksy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC80: Crosby v Mma
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Mayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Mayer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasquez's head backwards.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Vasquez throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looks to clinch
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayer throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mayer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Vasquez is trying to control Mayer's posture but Mayer avoids it.
Vasquez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Vasquez's face as Mayer controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
Mayer is really struggling to control Vasquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mayer is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Vasquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mayer scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Mayer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasquez. #TD#
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasquez's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mayer misses with a looping right.
Vasquez throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayer somewhat.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Mayer avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez lands with a cross.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Vasquez responds with a good body kick, but Mayer manages to step out the way in time.
Mayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Mayer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
Vasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasquez scores with a head kick. Mayer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mayer shoots in for a double leg but Vasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer misses with a takedown
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Mayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquez thinks about the counter body kick.
Vasquez throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown. Vasquez fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Mayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayer is trying to control. Vasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mayer stalling.
Vasquez is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasquez has time to react.
Mayer jabs at Vasquez's body.
Mayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasquez throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Mayer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasquez.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Vasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Mayer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasquez momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Vasquez connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
Damen Mayer's cut is getting worse.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayer tries to clinch
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Mayer is rocked!#TD#
Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vasquez's half guard.
Oh Mayer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Mayer seems to have got his legs back now.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer is keen to just control but Vasquez is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Vasquez won't allow it.
Vasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vasquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Vasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasquez.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Vasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasquez throws the kick towards the body but Mayer avoids it.
Mayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vasquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayer checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Vasquez as Mayer shoots in.#T3#
Mayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Vasquez slips under a jab from Mayer.
Mayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Mayer down. #T4#
Vasquez throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Damen Mayer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A shot to the liver by Vasquez. Beautiful body shot.
Vasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasquez.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Vasquez drops Mayer with a beautiful combination! Mayer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasquez is looking for the KO!
Vasquez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mayer counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Vasquez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasquez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFCFN1: Thomas vs Mayer
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Mayer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayer with a jab.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Mayer fails with the takedown
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#T1#
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Mayer throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Mayer is rocked!
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Mayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Mayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!
What can Mayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thomas controlling well, preventing Mayer from escaping the position.
Mayer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
Mayer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Mayer wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Mayer bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
Mayer wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thomas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thomas tries to control but Mayer wriggling away.
Thomas prevents Mayer from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas avoids the attempt from Mayer to control.
Mayer regains half guard.
Thomas passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer'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##TD2#
Thomas gets caught napping as Mayer dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Mayer trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Mayer postures up.
Thomas 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas. #SUB2#
Mayer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thomas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Mayer gets back to half guard.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
Mayer is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas postures up.
Mayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayer is trying to keep Thomas in close. #T2#
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Mayer defends it.
Mayer trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mayer connects with the punch.#TD2#
Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.#ES#
Thomas has one foot on Mayer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mayer fails with the takedown.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer scores with a jab.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mayer gets a clinch. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Mayer lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Mayer misses with a looping right.
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 Jax Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mayer fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayer.
Mayer tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Mayer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Thomas lands a big right hand that sends Mayer crashing to the mat! Thomas stays standing though and waves Mayer back to his feet!
Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Mayer gets a clinch.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jax Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mayer has a takedown stuffed.
Jax Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Mayer badly! He tries to strike back but Thomas puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Mayer out cold! Oh man, Mayer will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas retains his lightweight title!
Jax Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC 73: Mayer vs Chugman
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Mayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman. #CL#
Mayer forces Chugman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mayer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chugman is trying to keep an underhook but Mayer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Chugman has an active guard here but Mayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Chugman gets back to full guard.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Mayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Mayer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayer advances position into side control!
Mayer working the head and body with strikes.
Mayer wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well. #T3#
Well, if Mayer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Mayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayer defends well.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is trying to improve his position.
Chugman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Mayer avoids it easily.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chugman sprawls well. Chugman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Chugman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Chugman clinches with his opponent.
Mayer tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer has Chugman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chugman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chugman landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Mayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Chugman working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayer trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chugman working for submissions but it's allowed Mayer to get to half guard. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chugman defends it well. #T3#
Chugman manages to get to full guard.
Mayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.#SUB2#
Chugman working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into side control.
Chugman tries to bench press Mayer off him but Mayer keeps the position.
Mayer controls the position.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chugman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chugman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chugman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer. #TD#
Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chugman's half guard.
Mayer is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayer passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Chugman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mayer prevents Chugman from improving his position.
Mayer wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Mayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mayer 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. #T3##SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Mayer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayer is pushing down on Chugman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chugman is fighting to maintain full guard but Mayer has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chugman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damen Mayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer stays in close to Chugman's body and controls the position.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!

Event: IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diame Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.
Mayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer looking to sit in guard and control but Diame Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Diame Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mayer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diame Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mayer pulls down on the head and he's put Diame Jr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damen Mayer!

Event: IFC 67: Thomas vs Chugman
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Mumu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mumu wants it to stay on the feet.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Mayer.
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mumu avoids it really well and circles away.
Mumu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mumu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abdel Mumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#KD#
Mumu sends Mayer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mumu is motioning to the referee to let Mayer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mayer is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayer.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayer avoids the head kick by Mumu.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mumu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mumu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Mayer.
Mayer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumu stuffs the takedown.
As Mayer backs away, Mumu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mumu counters with a right hand from hell and Mayer is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lomachenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayer tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lomachenko pulls his head out easily.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lomachenko trying to mount his opponent but Mayer defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lomachenko pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Mayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayer.#SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lomachenko trying to move into half guard but instead Mayer has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Lomachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lomachenko manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Lomachenko's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.#T2#
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomachenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.#SUB#
Mayer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lomachenko has picked Mayer up and slammed him! Mayer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lomachenko manages to pass to side control!
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Mayer tries to reverse the position but Lomachenko maintains control.
Lomachenko raining down shots from the mount!
Mayer is in a horrible position here. Lomachenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mayer regains half guard.#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
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. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple.
Lomachenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Mayer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Mayer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lomachenko working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
Damen Mayer's cut is getting worse.
Lomachenko is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mayer is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lomachenko fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mayer from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lomachenko! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: NJMMA 64
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1##CL#
Mayer clinches.
Duanesboy is trying to break the clinch but Mayer is controlling him.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duanesboy blocks a body shot from Mayer.
Mayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duanesboy after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Duanesboy breaks the clinch.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer shoots in and drives through. Duanesboy sprawls well.
Mayer slips under a jab from Duanesboy.#CL#
Mayer darts in and clinches Duanesboy up against the ropes.
Mayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duanesboy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duanesboy gets underhooks to prevent Mayer's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy. #BC2#
Duanesboy breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Duanesboy as he connects with a hook.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duanesboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer.
Mayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayer darts in trying to clinch
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Duanesboy dips to his left and cracks Mayer with an uppercut!#CL#
Mayer rushes Duanesboy and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Duanesboy breaks the clinch.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Mayer lands with an uppercut that bounces Duanesboy off the ropes and back into range.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duanesboy as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer tries to clinch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Duanesboy throws a big shot that misses.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer throws a leg kick that misses.
Duanesboy throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duanesboy throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayer tries to clinch up but Duanesboy circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Mayer tries for a takedown but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duanesboy throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Duanesboy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayer throws an overhand right that lands on Duanesboy's shoulder, as Duanesboy tries to avoid the shot.
Duanesboy throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duanesboy lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Duanesboy missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer wants to clinch but Duanesboy slips to the side
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duanesboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayer tries to clinch there but Duanesboy circles away.
Duanesboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayer misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayer tries to clinch but Duanesboy is having none of it.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duanesboy swivels and escapes.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Mayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mayer takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Duanesboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Mayer saw that one coming.
Mayer ducks right into an uppercut from Duanesboy.
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Duanesboy pushes him off.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Duanesboy misses. #TD#
Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duanesboy to the mat! Duanesboy manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duanesboy dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Duanesboy pushes his legs off easily.
Duanesboy wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Duanesboy misses the target.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Mayer.
Duanesboy throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duanesboy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duanesboy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayer has time to react.#TD#
Mayer scores with a takedown into Duanesboy's guard.
Mayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Duanesboy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Duanesboy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Duanesboy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Duanesboy! #REVB##T1#
Mayer is looking to regain half guard here but Duanesboy keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Duanesboy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mayer shoots and misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayer throws a good cross that connects.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy.
Mayer misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayer tries to clinch
and Duanesboy counters with a right hand to the body.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Duanesboy misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Duanesboy scores with a jab. Mayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duanesboy 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayer.
Duanesboy keeps the fight on the outside.
Duanesboy misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer throws a poor cross that misses
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Mayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duanesboy avoids it really well and circles away.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer tries to clinch there but Duanesboy circles away.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Duanesboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Mayer staying out of range there.
Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
Duanesboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Duanesboy avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer shoots and misses
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duanesboy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duanesboy thuds a left hand into Mayer's body.
Mayer ducks right into an uppercut from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Mayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayer showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
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#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Duanesboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Duanesboy scores with a shot to the body.
Mayer misses with a takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duanesboy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
Duanesboy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duanesboy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duanesboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duanesboy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duanesboy ducks right into an uppercut from Mayer.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duanesboy defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Duanesboy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duanesboy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mayer has managed to clinch.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayer slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Mayer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Mayer lands a jab to the head.
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Duanesboy tries to sprawl out of it but Mayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Duanesboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duanesboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer with a poor takedown
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayer.
Duanesboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Duanesboy circles away.
Mayer wants to clinch
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Duanesboy stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayer. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayer moves to clinch but Duanesboy breaks away
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer defending well as Duanesboy loads up on a big left hand.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a left to the body.
Mayer is looking to clinch but Duanesboy is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Duanesboy.#T4#
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Mayer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duanesboy, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Duanesboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duanesboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayer.
Duanesboy throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer throws an overhand right that lands on Duanesboy's shoulder, as Duanesboy tries to avoid the shot.
Duanesboy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duanesboy throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Duanesboy as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Mayer looks to clinch
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayer goes for a double leg but Duanesboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Duanesboy continues to drive forward.
Duanesboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayer lands with a cross.
Duanesboy jabs Mayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the head.
Mayer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duanesboy. Duanesboy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duanesboy cracks Mayer with an open hand slap.
Duanesboy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duanesboy wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Duanesboy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Duanesboy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Duanesboy is keeping the position.
Mayer pushing down on Duanesboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duanesboy sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duanesboy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mayer trying to work for an americana but Duanesboy has managed to regain full guard.
Duanesboy controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
Duanesboy keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Mayer is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Mayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duanesboy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duanesboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duanesboy trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duanesboy controls the pace.#SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Duanesboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duanesboy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duanesboy defends well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duanesboy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mayer fails with the takedown
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayer shoots in and drives through. Duanesboy sprawls well.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duanesboy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duanesboy scores with a punch to the head.
Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Mayer dives in and grabs Duanesboy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duanesboy pushes down on Mayer's head and hops out.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duanesboy catches Mayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayer tries to clinch
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Mayer wants to clinch up but Duanesboy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayer keeps control of Duanesboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Duanesboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duanesboy throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Mayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duanesboy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duanesboy misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duanesboy's guard.#ES2#
Duanesboy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mayer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Duanesboy jabs at Mayer's body.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayer is defended easily by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy cracks Mayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Duanesboy lands with an overhand left.
Mayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duanesboy stuffs the takedown.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duanesboy but Duanesboy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mayer tries to clinch but Duanesboy is having none of it.
Mayer moves out of range as Duanesboy strikes.#TD#
Mayer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Duanesboy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Mayer is working for an americana but Duanesboy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mayer was thinking about the submission.
Duanesboy is trying to keep Mayer in close.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duanesboy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Duanesboy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duanesboy uses it to pass to side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Snake Duanesboy 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: NJMMA 60
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Fight Me pushes Mayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer working aggressively here.
Fight Me tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fight Me goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Fight Me fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fight Me. #TD#
Mayer has hold of one of Fight Me's legs. Fight Me is fighting the takedown attempt but Mayer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mayer advances position into side control!#SUB#
Mayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fight Me knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fight Me knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Mayer crashes against the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fight Me, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fight Me has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mayer prevents Fight Me from escaping the position.
Mayer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Mayer has hold of Fight Me's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fight Me seems comfortable defending it but Mayer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fight Me is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fight Me is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mayer couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer retains his featherweight title!

Event: NJMMA #57
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Boesku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boesku fails with the takedown.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Boesku's head.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Boesku lands with a right hand.
Boesku fails with the takedown.
Damen Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.#TD#
Boesku tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boesku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mayer.
Mayer is looking to pass into half guard but Boesku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boesku is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Boesku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boesku works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine here but Boesku defends easily.
Mayer 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.
Mayer keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
My spies in Cats Killers Academy Mma inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boesku passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away. #SUB2#
Boesku is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayer.#SUB#
Mayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boesku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mayer.
Mayer is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boesku shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mayer drives through with a takedown into Boesku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boesku working a defensive guard but Mayer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Boesku is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Boesku is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
Mayer is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayer postures up. #SUB#
Mayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boesku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mayer has Boesku in his guard.#REVB#
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boesku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Boesku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boesku can do to turn this around?
Boesku connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Boesku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Mayer 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.#T4##SUB2#
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Mayer in his guard.#REVR#
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Mayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boesku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up with Mayer, looking for a takedown. Boesku pushes Mayer against the cage but Mayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Boesku moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Mayer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.#SUB#
Mayer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boesku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayer, into his guard. #REVB#
Boesku is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayer has wrist control.#SUB#
Mayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boesku stacks Mayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boesku!
Mayer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Boesku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Boesku 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.
Mayer is not content to let Boesku control the position.#SUB2#
Boesku 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#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boesku pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku controlling the pace.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Mayer is defending well. #SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Boesku really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Mayer gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Boesku is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boesku is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Boesku defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boesku gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boesku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mayer uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Boesku is defending well. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boesku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boesku is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mayer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boesku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mayer's guard! Nice work there by Boesku! #T3#
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Boesku is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayer has wrist control.
Boesku trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Mayer in his guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mayer 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer had his way with Roman Boesku in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Boesku misses the shot to the body.
Boesku looks for a takedown but Mayer sprawls well.
Boesku misses with a takedown #TD#
and Mayer counters with a single leg into guard. Boesku didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Mayer defends easily.
Mayer stands and throws Boesku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boesku manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Boesku is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it. #SUB#
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boesku is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Boesku trying to control here.
Roman Boesku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Boesku is defending well.
Mayer is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.#SUB2#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer trying to move into half guard but instead Boesku has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Boesku pushes down on Mayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damen Mayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayer 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer retains his featherweight title!

Event: NJMMA #53
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Mayer tries to clinch there but The Blitz circles away. #CL2#
Mayer clinches with his opponent.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Blitz controls his hands.
The Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Mayer controls the action.
Mayer lands with a left to the head.
Mayer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Blitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses.
The Blitz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
Mayer prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Blitz blocking some punches. #T1#
The Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
The Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayer.
Mayer presses The Blitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Blitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayer working aggressively here.
The Blitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Blitz's elbow.
Mayer lands with a right to the head.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Blitz's elbow.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Blitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by The Blitz.
Mayer lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mayer. #T2#
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
The Blitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayer is defending well for now.
Mayer misses with the head strike.
The Blitz takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Blitz.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
Mayer fails to land with a short 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!
Mayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Blitzs head.
Mayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Still in the clinch, Mayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Blitz. #T3#
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mayer misses with some punches.
The Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Blitz's elbow.
Mayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Mayer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayer lands with a light punch inside.
Mayer avoiding damage as The Blitz throws knees to the body.
Mayer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Mayer. #TD2#
Mayer is trying to trip The Blitz. He has hold of a leg but The Blitz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mayer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mayer has gone for a leg lock! The Blitz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayer's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Blitz postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
The Blitz 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.#T4#
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Blitz defends well.#SUB2#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from The Blitz'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.
The Blitz distracts Mayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Mayer forces The Blitz back against the cage and clinches.
The Blitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayer is defending well.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayer.
The Blitz tries to work over Mayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayer.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by The Blitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
The Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayer avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayer.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
The Blitz is working for takedown but Mayer is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
The Blitz tries to work over Mayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mayer on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayer.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Blitz trying to land knees to the body.
Mayer prevents a body shot from The Blitz.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damen Mayer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayer lands a right hand.
The Blitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
The Blitz blocking some punches. #T2#
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer blocks a body shot from The Blitz.
Mayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Blitz goes for a takedown attempt but Mayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and The Blitz counters with a single leg into guard. Mayer didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Mayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Blitz has passed into half guard!
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Mayer with the active half guard here but The Blitz passes nicely into side control.
Mayer is trying to improve his position.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Blitz wants to control but Mayer is keeping him busy.
The Blitz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer is looking to reverse the position.
Mayer gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Blitz pulls his head out easily.
Mayer has a hand on The Blitz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Blitz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Blitz controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to improve his position but The Blitz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
The Blitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Blitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
The Blitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Blitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Blitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer lands a hook that snaps the head of The Blitz backwards.
The Blitz tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing The Blitz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
Mayer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayer lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Blitz backwards. #T1#
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
The Blitz is working for takedown but Mayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Blitz controls his hands.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
The Blitz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jose The Blitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Blitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Blitz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
The Blitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayer is desperately trying to improve his position but The Blitz has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Blitz looking to control but Mayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Mayer is looking for a sweep. The Blitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mayer with the active half guard here but The Blitz passes nicely into side control.
The Blitz is putting a hurting on Mayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mayer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Blitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mayer's legs.
Mayer tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.#T4#
The Blitz just content to control the position.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.
The Blitz gets to mount! Mayer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Blitz is landing with some decent strikes but Mayer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is trying to escape the mount.
The Blitz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose The Blitz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
The Blitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayer.#CL2#
Mayer clinches up with The Blitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
The Blitz tries a body shot but Mayer blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Blitz.
Mayer swings wildly with an uppercut but The Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer lands an uppercut.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Blitz tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing The Blitz back against the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Blitz prevents a body shot from Mayer.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer working aggressively here.
The Blitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Mayer.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Blitz.#TD#
Mayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Blitz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayer to the mat. Mayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Blitz uses it to pass to side control.
Mayer is looking to regain half guard here but The Blitz keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Mayer is still trying to improve position.
Mayer keeps trying to improve his position.
The Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mayer tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.
The Blitz working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayer is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard but The Blitz has mounted him!
The Blitz tries to control but Mayer wriggling away.
The Blitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
The Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer lands a left hand.
The Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayer avoids it.
The Blitz prevents a body shot from Mayer.
Mayer lands a shoulder strike.
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
The Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Mayer controls the action.
Mayer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Blitz blocks a body shot from Mayer. #T1#
The Blitz is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
The Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer stops a takedown attempt from The Blitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Blitz controls his hands.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses.
The Blitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayer is defending well for now.
Jose The Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mayer swings wildly with an uppercut but The Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayer. #TD#
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Blitz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mayer tumbling to the mat - The Blitz dives into Mayer's guard.#SUB2#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Mayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Blitz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mayer.
Mayer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mayer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
The Blitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Blitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Mayer tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position.
Mayer regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Blitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
The Blitz is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damen Mayer.
I think Mayer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer is the new featherweight champion!

Event: NJMMA #50: Mayer v The Blitz
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Mayer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayer has The Blitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Blitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
The Blitz tightens his grip and picks Mayer up, before dumping him to the ground. Mayer manages to land in guard.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
My spies in Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform me that The Blitz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Blitz defends it easily.
Mayer 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#
The Blitz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
The Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer. #T1#
The Blitz trying to control but Mayer postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Blitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but The Blitz is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer is fighting to break The Blitz's control of his arms but The Blitz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayer advances position into side control!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Blitz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Blitz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by The Blitz.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by The Blitz.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.#T3#
The Blitz cracks Mayer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer looking for a sweep but The Blitz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The Blitz lands a big shot there that rocks Mayer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Mayer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Mayer is squirming around, avoiding The Blitz's attempts to control the action.
Mayer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Blitz is pushing down on Mayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayer is fighting to maintain full guard but The Blitz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose The Blitz 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##TD#
Mayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer 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 Blitz tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz moves into full guard.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Blitz is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Jose The Blitz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mayer sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. The Blitz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mayer paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from The Blitz - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose The Blitz!
Jose The Blitz is the new featherweight champion!
Jose The Blitz 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: NJMMA March Madness
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Mayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paddington throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paddington scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Paddington misses the target.
Mayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paddington is fending him off so far but Mayer persists. Nope, Paddington circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Paddington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Paddington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Paddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt - Paddington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paddington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer takes one to the side of the head.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paddington swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Mayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paddington leaning against his opponent.
Mayer is looking to control Paddington's arms but Paddington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayer has his back to the cage. #T1##BC#
Paddington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paddington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Paddington pushes him off.
Paddington stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Paddington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Paddington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer tries a low kick but Paddington avoids it.
Paddington throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paddington but Paddington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paddington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayer misses with a shot to the body
and Paddington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Paddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddington stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paddington is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paddington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer.
Paddington moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paddington is looking for a sweep. Mayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paddington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Paddington trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
Paddington wants to sweep here but Mayer controlling him for the moment.
Mayer passes into half guard.
Paddington trying to control here. #SUB2#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paddington wants to sweep but Mayer has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayer working away.
Paddington tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Paddington is defending well.
Mayer moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Mayer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paddington has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paddington turns into him and now he's in Mayer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Paddington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Mayer misses.
Paddington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paddington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?#CL#
Paddington forces Mayer back against the cage and clinches.
Paddington tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing Paddington back against the cage.
Paddington stops a takedown attempt from Mayer.
Paddington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paddington lands a right hand.
Paddington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paddington lands a shot to the body.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paddington just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mayer lands a takedown into guard.
Paddington trying to control the position. #SUB#
Paddington is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paddington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paddington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paddington! #REVR##T1#
Paddington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paddington trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paddington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayer.#SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Paddington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paddington works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paddington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayer is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Paddington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddington is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paddington dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paddington defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mayer passes into half guard.
Paddington is trying to maintain the position but Mayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paddington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Mayer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Mayer is thwarting Paddington's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddington is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Mayer tries to pass to full mount but Paddington defends it.
Mayer blocks the strikes from Paddington.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paddington sees it coming and defends easily.
Mayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paddington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damen Mayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Paddington missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paddington swivels and escapes.
Mayer throws a sloppy head kick and Paddington moves out of range easily.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddington.
Mayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Paddington gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paddington pinned against the cage. Paddington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Paddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paddington throws out the jab. #T1#
Mayer is looking to clinch but Paddington is avoiding it.
Mayer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paddington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paddington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayer.
Mayer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paddington defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Paddington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paddington.
Paddington missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer feints the counter takedown.
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Paddington pushes him off.#TD2#
Mayer gets the takedown into side control.
Paddington looks to move to half guard but instead Mayer has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Mayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mayer wants to finish this one by submission but Paddington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mayer. #SUB2#
Mayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paddington is surviving well by controlling Mayer's body position as best he can.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mayer working for a submission but Paddington is keeping him at bay.
Paddington can't escape the position.
Paddington is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Paddington is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Paddington flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paddington tries to improve his position but instead Mayer has taken his back! #SUB2#
Paddington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Mayer tightening his grip on Paddington, looking for the choke.
Paddington manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mayer's guard. Nice work there by Paddington. #SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Paddington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paddington trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paddington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paddington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paddington trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but David Paddington did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Paddington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Paddington.
Paddington thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Paddington pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Mayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
Mayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paddington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Paddington has him pressed against the cage.
Paddington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington throws a head punch that misses.
Paddington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paddington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Paddington. #BC#
Paddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.#T1#
Paddington misses the jab.
Paddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Paddington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
David Paddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer shoots in but Paddington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Paddington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mayer wants to clinch up but Paddington keeps it at a distance.
As Mayer looks to move away, Paddington throws a big counter combo but Mayer just gets out of the way.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paddington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayer is looking to clinch.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Paddington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paddington leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Mayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paddington.#TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Paddington actively working from the bottom here.
Mayer is thwarting Paddington's attempts to control the position.
Paddington is looking to get back to full guard here but Mayer has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paddington is trying to strike from the bottom but Mayer has passed into full mount.#T3##SUB2#
Mayer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paddington has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mayer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mayer unloads with some shots from mount but Paddington bucks and avoids them well.
Paddington is looking to get to half guard.
Mayer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paddington can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Paddington is just holding on here. Mayer manages to take his back. #SUB2#
Mayer is cranking Paddington's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Paddington! He's tightened the choke and Paddington is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer is the new featherweight champion!

Event: NJMMA #36: The Blitz v Mayer
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Mayer misses #TD#
and The Blitz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Blitz. #SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Blitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mayer pushes a forearm under The Blitz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, The Blitz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: UFF: Russia
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Mayer is thwarting Stephenson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephenson defends it well. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson is in trouble now - Mayer has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB2#
Mayer wants to finish this one by submission but Stephenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mayer.
Mayer wants to take his opponent's back but Stephenson doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Mayer wants to finish this one by submission but Stephenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mayer.
Stephenson is looking to improve his position but Mayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Mayer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stephenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Mayer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stephenson has worked his arm free - good work by Stephenson! #SUB2#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson is defending well.
Stephenson prevents Mayer from improving position.
Stephenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mayer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Stephenson with him. Stephenson is trying to defend but Mayer has an arm under the chin now! Stephenson grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer is the new featherweight champion!

Event: DSOF 12
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##TD#
Henley gets caught flat footed, as Mayer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mayer passes Henley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Henley is defending well.
Mayer is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now. #SUB#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Henley is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Henley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayer is working away from the top position though.
Henley moves into full guard.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Henley.
Mayer advances to full mount. #SUB#
Mayer looking to secure an arm triangle but Henley defends it well. #SUB#
Mayer goes for an armbar but Henley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Henley. #T2##SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayer is retaining full guard.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henley passes Mayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayer tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley. #SUB2#
Henley seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Henley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayer is just riding it out for now. Henley eventually gives up the hold.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
Mayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine here but Henley defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Mayer gets a clinch.
Mayer just leaning against Henley, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Mayer.
Henley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mayer instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mayer gets control of Henley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mayer working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Henley has gone for a leg lock! Mayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henley's guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Mayer'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.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henley is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Henley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Henley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Henley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mayer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Henley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henley trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayer is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
Henley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Mayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer working the body and head with strikes.
Mayer scoring with punches and elbows.
Henley is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Henley is still trying to improve position.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Mayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Henley is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Mayer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henley shrugs it off. #SUB#
Mayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Henley looking for a sweep but Mayer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jesse Henley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henley is looking to get to half guard.
Mayer landing strikes from the mount and Henley is in trouble!
Henley is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henley manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Henley is defending well. #T3#
Mayer working away.#SUB#
Mayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henley, who protects the arm well.
Henley prevents Mayer from improving position. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henley has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henley sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but Henley defending well.
Henley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Henley is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer. #SUB2#
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damen Mayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayer, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer retains his featherweight title!

Event: DSOF 11
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Crush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crush instigates a clinch.
Crush prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crush smiles and moves away.
Mayer throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Crush decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayer's guard.
Crush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crush postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it. #SUB2#
Crush is sitting in close to Mayer's body. Mayer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crush is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crush is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mayer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer is the new featherweight champion!

Event: DSOF 8
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rating looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Rating is defending well.
Rating is trying to control Mayer's posture but Mayer avoids it. #SUB#
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rating has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Rating.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to bench press Rating off him but Rating keeps the position.
Rating trying to control the position but Mayer is working away. #T1#
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer parries the strikes from Rating easily there. Rating is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayer to escape.
Rating working the body and head with strikes.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mayer is trying to work for a sweep but Rating has mounted him!
Rating wants to control the pace but Mayer is squirming around nicely.
Mayer is looking to get to half guard.
Mayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rating throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Rating trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Mayer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rating defends it easily.
Rating in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rating can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rating trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rating controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rating paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rating tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rating pushes Mayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Rating won't allow it.
Rating stops a takedown attempt from Mayer. #TD2#
Rating pulls guard successfully.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Rating defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rating knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Energy Rating 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#
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Rating saw that one coming.#TD2#
Rating fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayer to the ground. Rating is now in Mayer's guard.
Rating wants to stand but Mayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rating has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Rating from controlling successfully.
Mayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer pushes a forearm under Rating's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rating is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: Vereeuwigd 4
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Caesar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.
Caesar lands with a hook. Mayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caesar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Mayer backs off Caesar throws a huge counter combo but Mayer manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by Caesar. Beautiful body shot.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body. Mayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caesar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayer off the cage and back into range.
Caesar lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caesar.
Caesar misses with a two punch combination.
Caesar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Caesar thumps Mayer with a low kick.
Mayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer tries to clinch but Caesar is having none of it.
Caesar swinging wildly here. #T1#
Caesar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Caesar dives in and scores a takedown into Mayer's guard.#SUB#
Caesar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caesar has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Caesar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caesar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caesar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayer tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Caesar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mayer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Caesar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mayer pulls down on the head and he's put Caesar to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damen Mayer!

Event: Vereeuwigd 2
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Cerezo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cerezo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayer is looking to clinch.
Mayer tries to clinch there but Cerezo circles away.
It looked like Cerezo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cerezo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.#TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayer lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Cerezo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cerezo manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Cerezo's guard.
Mayer stands and throws Cerezo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cerezo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Cerezo tries to escape but Mayer is in control. #SUB2#
Cerezo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Mayer has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cerezo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cerezo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Mayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damen Mayer!

Event: QFC Tournament 779 Round 4
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Mayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Wall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayer did well to prevent Wall getting side control.
Wall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mayer taking some punishment here, with Wall in his half guard.
Wall working Mayer over with strikes.
Mayer gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mayer has an active guard here but Wall has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wall pulls his head out easily.
Mayer is looking to get back to full guard here but Wall has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wall advances nicely into full mount.
Mayer working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Wall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mayer turns into him and now he's in Wall's guard.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wall is keeping the position for now.
Wall wants to sweep here but Mayer controlling him for the moment.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mayer is still trying to improve position.
Wall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wall has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wall stacks Mayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wall!
Mayer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Wall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayer won't allow Wall to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Wall there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wall lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Wall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Mayer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wall defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wall uses it to pass to side control.
Wall 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.
Mayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mayer some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mayer is trying to work for a sweep but Wall has mounted him!#T1#
Mayer working to try and regain half guard.
Wall scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paul Wall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer is looking to improve his position but Wall isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mayer is working to get back to half guard.
Mayer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2##SUB2#
Mayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wall dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wall wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wall passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer is trying to escape the position but Wall is controlling the position.
Wall wants to control but Mayer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mayer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mayer is looking for a sweep. Wall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayer trying to get back to full guard but Wall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wall with good strikes from the mount here!
Wall prevents Mayer from getting the reversal.
Mayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wall slips a nice elbow through Mayer's hands, connecting with Mayer's forehead.
Wall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Wall passes to side control.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Mayer is trying to work for a sweep but Wall has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer gets back to half guard.
Wall working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Wall 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#
Wall avoids the head kick by Mayer.
Mayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wall throws out a powerful jab.
Wall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head. #TD#
Wall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayer!
Wall has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mayer regains half guard.
Wall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wall pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Wall trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Wall working Mayer over with strikes. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Wall is controlling well.
Paul Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wall wants to pass to mount but Mayer is defending the position.
Wall not doing much here.
Wall scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
Wall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Wall lands a nice shot to the head.
Mayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Wall wants to control the pace but Mayer is squirming around nicely.
Mayer tries to reverse the position but Wall maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wall 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Paul Wall!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Paul Wall!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Paul Wall!

Paul Wall wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 779 Round 3
Date: Aug 08, 2017

#R1#
Lane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.#CL2#
Mayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Lane has him pressed against the cage.
Mayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayer being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Lane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lane pulls his head out easily.
Lane tries to pass to full mount but Mayer defends it.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Lane is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lane lands a nice short elbow.
Lane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.
Lane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Mayer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lane pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mayer is bucking up trying to escape but Lane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lane with a couple of short strikes.
Mayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lane has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayer gets back to half guard.
Lane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lane is nestled in close to Mayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane wants to pass the guard but Mayer is defending well.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Lane is controlling well.
Mayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Mayer taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lane with a couple of short strikes.
Lane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayer looks a forlorn figure.
Lane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mayer working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Mayer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lane looking to control.
Lane keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Lane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lane trying to strike off his back.
Lane 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Lane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayer to the mat! Mayer manages to get full guard.
Lane chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lane passes into half guard.
Lane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lane 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Lane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Lane there. #SUB#
Lane is looking for a kimura but Mayer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lane to get the leverage.
Mayer is pressing down on Lane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for subs off his back but Lane has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Lane stopping the sweep attempt from Mayer.
Lane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Mayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Lane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lane is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Lane trying to mount his opponent but Mayer defends it.
Lane moves into full mount! Mayer won't be happy about that! #T3#
Mayer regains half guard.
Mayer is looking for a sweep. Lane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mayer looking for subs from the bottom but Lane mounts him!
Mayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lane is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lane winds up and cracks Mayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mayer!
Lane controlling from mount.
Mayer is trying to escape the mount.
Lane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lane goes for an armbar but Mayer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mayer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lane is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Lane dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mayer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lane gets back to full guard.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Lane.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Lane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mayer is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Lane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Trent Lane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lane is aware though and is defending well.
Lane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lane connects with a couple of short punches.
Lane wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving. #T3#
Lane landing some decent shots from guard.
Trent Lane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lane won't allow Mayer to sweep him here.
Lane forces his way into half guard.
Lane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lane misses with a head shot. Mayer uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for a triangle here. Lane is fighting it but it looks tight! Mayer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lane is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damen Mayer!

Event: QFC Tournament 779 Round 2
Date: Aug 07, 2017

#R1#
Mayer moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayer misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Master fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayer to the ground. Master is now in Mayer's guard.#SUB#
Mayer has an active guard here but Master has managed to pass into half guard.
Mayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayer manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Master content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mayer has locked up a guillotine! Mayer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Master is holding on here and Mayer must be using up a lot of energy. Master has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mayer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damen Mayer!

Event: QFC Tournament 779 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Street Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Street Fighter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Mayer wants to clinch but Street Fighter slips to the side
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer misses with a head kick.
Street Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayer avoided it.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
Mayer darts in trying to clinch
and Street Fighter counters with a good low kick that Mayer was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
Mayer throws a lazy head kick
and Street Fighter counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer misses with a shot to the body
and Street Fighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Street Fighter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.
Osh Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Street Fighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer throws a sloppy head kick
and Street Fighter counters with a low kick, right behind Mayer 's knee. #T2#
Mayer misses with a hook to the body
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Mayer has managed to clinch.
Mayer'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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mayer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Mayer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Street Fighter trying to control the position but instead, Mayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Street Fighter into the cage.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Street Fighter to keep the fight standing.
Street Fighter stalling. #T3#
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Street Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mayer has Street Fighter pushed against the cage.
Street Fighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayer has double underhooks.
Street Fighter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Street Fighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Street Fighter is trying to break free.
Street Fighter taking a breather.#TD2#
Mayer tightens his grip and picks Street Fighter up, before dumping him to the ground. Street Fighter manages to land in guard. #T4#
Street Fighter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Mayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mayer forces his way into half guard.
Mayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Street Fighter defending well though. #SUB2#
Mayer 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.
Street Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayer on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer thows a huge punch but Street Fighter dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osh Street Fighter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mayer misses with a takedown
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mayer looks to clinch
and Street Fighter counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses
and Street Fighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Street Fighter circles away easily
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Street Fighter circles away easily
and Street Fighter counters with a leg kick.
Osh Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
A low kick from Mayer is predictable there
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
Osh Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Mayer rushes Street Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Mayer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Street Fighter really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Mayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Street Fighter preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Street Fighter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Street Fighter works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Street Fighter defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Street Fighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Street Fighter has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Street Fighter tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Street Fighter rolls with it to try and escape but Mayer cranks on the arm and Street Fighter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program