Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dreth is in Malley's guard.

Malley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Dreth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dreth shoots in and drives through. Malley sprawls well.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley checks a low kick from Dreth.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Malley.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dreth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malley thows a body kick. Dreth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Dreth lands a glancing blow to the side of Malley's head.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth 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.
Dreth looks to clinch
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Malley throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dreth throws a right hand that misses
and Malley counters with a good low kick that Dreth was not able to check.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Malley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dreth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jane Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Malley throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Malley sprawls well.
Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Malley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malley defends it well.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Malley blocks the low kick.
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
As Dreth backs away, Malley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Malley closes the distance and pushes Dreth back into the cage.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley pushes Dreth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth is trying to break the clinch but Malley is controlling him.#T4#
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreth working aggressively here.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dreth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Dreth can't get the takedown.
Dreth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malley walks away with a smile on his face. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dreth connects with the punch.
Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley 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#
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley throws out a leg kick but Dreth moves out of range and Malley only half commits.
Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malley wants to clinch.
Dreth dodges the punch combination from Malley.
Malley wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Malley as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Malley moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth 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.
Malley slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Malley misses.
Malley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Dreth moves away from the strike by Malley.
Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malley doesn't seem bothered though.
Malley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malley lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth 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 Malley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dreth moves in looking to clinch but Malley pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Malley.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malley swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Dreth down. #T2#
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Malley lands with a nice body punch.
Malley avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt.
Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malley defends it well.
Malley scores with a jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Malley digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Dreth cracks Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malley looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malley is trying to defend but Dreth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malley is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malley pushes Dreth off looking to stand but Dreth dives back in and keeps control.
Dreth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malley taking some punishment here, with Dreth in his half guard.
Malley is trying to stand back up but Dreth is controlling him #T4#
Malley is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dreth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
Dreth is trying to control. Malley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreth.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malley defending well though.
Dreth wants to control but Malley is keeping him busy.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Malley is defending well.
Dreth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dreth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth is stalling here. Malley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dreth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Malley.
Dreth tries to clinch up.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Malley settles back down.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malley swivels and escapes.
Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Dreth's head back.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Malley.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dreth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Malley.#T1#
Malley works the jab nicely.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
Malley tries to clinch up.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Malley connects with the punch.
Malley with a jab.
Malley takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Malley moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Malley throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth digs a good hook to Malley's body.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
Malley scores with a nice strike.
Malley avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Malley cracks Dreth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dreth tries a low kick but Malley avoids it.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malley, as that shot connected.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley scores with a body shot.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Malley.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malley checks it well.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malley's waist but Malley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreth off to one side.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dreth tries to keep at a distance but Malley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Malley pushes Dreth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Malley misses with a body punch.
Dreth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Malley.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreth.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Malley.
Malley lands with a left to the head.
Dreth keeps control of Malley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malley, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Dreth connects with a jab.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a head kick.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Kwong lands with an uppercut that bounces Dreth off the cage and back into range.
Dreth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kwong in his tracks.
Dreth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Kwong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Kwong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth with a hook.
Dreth blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Dreth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dreth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwong's head.
Dreth throws a strike but Kwong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Kwong blocks nicely.
Kwong 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##SU#
Kwong decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kwong swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth thuds his right hand into Kwong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwong takes one to the side of the head.
Kwong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwong is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kwong takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Kwong.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Kwong.
Kwong moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kwong. Kwong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwong.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwong misses the target.
Kwong doesn't manage to clinch there - Dreth circles away.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Kwong settles back down.
Dreth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Kwong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kwong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kwong lands an overhand right.
Kwong looks to land a combination but Dreth avoids it well.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Kwong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kwong scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Kwong.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
Kwong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kwong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dreth if he has to take too many more of those.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth checks a leg kick nicely.
Kwong takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.#T4#
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kwong swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth thuds his right hand into Kwong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kwong staying out of range there.
Kwong throws a head kick but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwong enables Dreth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kwong has his hands on Dreth's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kwong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dreth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kwong in his tracks.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Dreth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Dreth.
Kwong swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Kwong. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kwong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Kwong there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Dreth misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kwong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kwong stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwong throwing a counter right hand but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kwong can pounce on him.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Kwong. #T1#
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Kwong as Dreth shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Kwong.
Kwong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Kwong tries a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kwong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
Dreth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dreth blocks the body kick.
Kwong dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Dreth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.#T2#
Kwong defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong is looking to counter punch.
Kwong lands with a kick to the temple. Dreth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Kwong's leg but Kwong calmly moves out of range.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Dreth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kwong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Kwong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kwong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Kwong settles back down.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Kwong throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Kwong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwong slips under a jab from Dreth.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kwong.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Kwong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong throws a front kick that sends Dreth stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Dreth moves away from the strike by Kwong. #T4#
Kwong throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwong. That did some damage!
A big right from Kwong misses.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kwong counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreth tries a low kick but Kwong avoids it.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Dreth misses
and Kwong counters with a body kick.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth feints and then cracks Kwong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwong down.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Dreth.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth checks a leg kick.
Kwong looks to land a body kick but Dreth moved away.
Kwong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kwong misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Kwong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Kwong jumps back.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Kwong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dreth. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kwong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwong. That's going to slow Dreth down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kwong.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Kwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Dreth tries to bum rush Kwong with a series of wild strikes but Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwong misses with a body kick.
Dreth is looking to slow Kwong down with leg kicks.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Kwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Kwong.
Kwong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dreth momentarily.
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Kwong is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Kwong had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Kwong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kwong scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwong. That snapped Dreth's head back.
Kwong with the inside leg kick.
Kwong moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Kwong moves his leg out of the way.
Kwong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Kwong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dreth misses with a straight left.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth 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.
Kwong cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Dreth with that takedown attempt.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kwong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dreth.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Kwong's head but Kwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwong lands with a hook. Dreth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kwong does it's job there.
Dreth throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong lands a front kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwong lands a jab to the nose.
Dreth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Kwong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
Dreth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwong. That's going to slow Dreth down.
Dreth throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Dreth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kwong.
Kwong jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Kwong's head but Kwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwong takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth 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.
Kwong takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Kwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Dreth darts in looking for a takedown but Kwong gets double underhooks and turns Dreth into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Kwong misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwong.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lincoln checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a straight left.
Dreth scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with an open hand slap.
Dreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincoln to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dreth lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Lincoln .
Dreth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lincoln throws a solid leg kick but Dreth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a two punch combination.
Lincoln tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Lincoln misses with the combination. #T1#
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln throws a right hand that Dreth ducks under and follows up with a left that Dreth also avoids with ease.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln motions for Dreth to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lincoln takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincoln with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lincoln scores with a hook to the body. Dreth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth jabs at Lincoln 's body.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Dreth on that attempt. #T2#
Lincoln fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincoln . That's going to slow Dreth down.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Dreth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lincoln is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dreth presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Lincoln is trying to push Dreth away but Dreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreth throws a low kick but Lincoln avoids it.
Lincoln pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Lincoln settles back down.
Dreth misses the jab.
Lincoln blocks a low kick nicely.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth thows a leg kick but Lincoln checks it
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dreth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lincoln at a distance.
Dreth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lincoln had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Lincoln tries to land a front kick but Dreth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Dreth moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lincoln to the ground. Dreth is now in Lincoln 's guard.
Dreth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lincoln trying to control the position.
Dreth connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Dreth tries to pass.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Dreth landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Lincoln uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Lincoln !#REVR#
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lincoln tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
Dreth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincoln is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a triangle but Lincoln pushes his legs off easily.
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 Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Lincoln throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Lincoln throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lincoln fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Dreth avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Dreth blocks the leg kick.
Dreth lands the left hand.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dreth misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln connects with a solid leg kick.
Dreth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
Lincoln lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dreth moves out of range of the leg kick from Lincoln .
Dreth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lincoln with a nice calf kick.
Lincoln throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincoln .
Dreth works the jab nicely.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincoln takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dreth walks into a jab.#T2#
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Dreth jabs Lincoln to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincoln throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Lincoln takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dreth, as that shot connected.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Lincoln . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincoln .
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincoln . That snapped Dreth's head back.
Dreth lunges at Lincoln with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lincoln 's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincoln darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dreth feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down. #TD2#
Dreth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lincoln 's guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Dreth working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a solid left hand.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lincoln 's guard.
Dreth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lincoln looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dreth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dreth is trying to control the action in half guard but Lincoln is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lincoln is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dreth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Lincoln is working hard here to advance position.
Lincoln has hold of Dreth's hands but Dreth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln is staying active underneath Dreth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Dreth in his half guard.
Dreth wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it.
Dreth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lincoln trying to control but Dreth postures up.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lincoln on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Lincoln dodges it nicely.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth throwing shots but Lincoln is blocking nicely.
Lincoln is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Lincoln 's ribs.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth tries to move into range but Lincoln moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
As Dreth backs away, Lincoln returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dreth misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Lincoln 's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .#T1#
Jab from Dreth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth scores with a jab. Lincoln acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dreth.
Lincoln takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Lincoln throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincoln looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lincoln .
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lincoln as he avoids it easily.
Lincoln fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dreth just manages to avoid it.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
Lincoln looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
Lincoln throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Lincoln looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Dreth misses with a hook
and Lincoln counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincoln tried to counter with a leg kick but Dreth avoided it.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln misses with a straight left.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Dreth.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth. #T3#
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lincoln with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Lincoln moved out of range.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln drops his hands momentarily and Dreth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dreth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lincoln s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth misses with a straight left.
Dreth looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincoln defends it well.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lincoln misses.
Dreth slips a jab from Lincoln .#T4#
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
Dreth with a hook.
Lincoln jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Lincoln sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Lincoln manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lincoln blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth scores with a shot to the body.
Lincoln drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Dreth.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincoln .
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln scores with a shot to the body.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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

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

Event: DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Dreth 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.#CL#
Blaydes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreth, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Dreth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreth prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaydes lands a shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaydes's waist but Blaydes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreth off to one side. #TD2#
Blaydes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaydes keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dreth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blaydes is controlling Dreth's posture.
Blaydes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there.
Blaydes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blaydes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blaydes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blaydes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaydes has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blaydes managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaydes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dreth.
Dreth tries to move into range but Blaydes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Blaydes feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Blaydes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth dodges the punch combination from Blaydes.
Blaydes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Blaydes slips a jab and a cross from Dreth.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dreth swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a counter combo.#TD#
Blaydes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dreth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dreth for as long as he can get away with.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Blaydes defends easily. #T1#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreth trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.#TD2#
Dreth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaydes to the mat! Blaydes manages to get full guard. #T2#
Dreth throws a strike but Blaydes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaydes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #T3#
Blaydes is stalling in the full guard.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dreth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaydes is aware though and is defending well.
Blaydes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#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.
Dreth 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.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth misses the jab.
Blaydes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Blaydes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
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 Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A cross from Blaydes lands.
Dreth throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Blaydes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaydes avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Blaydes swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a good, hard body kick but Dreth shrugs it off.
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Blaydes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Blaydes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaydes continues to drive forward.#TD#
Blaydes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaydes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Blaydes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dreth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaydes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Dreth is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dreth is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blaydes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Blaydes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaydes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blaydes to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes clearly takes that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Dreth gets tackled into the cage by Blaydes. Blaydes maintains the clinch.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Dreth.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Dreth tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands a shot to the body.
Oscar Blaydes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes is working Dreth over against the cage.#BC#
Blaydes breaks from the clinch.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes is looking to clinch. #T1#
Blaydes lands a jab to the head.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaydes.
Blaydes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Donk. Dreth catches Blaydes right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Blaydes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaydes wants to clinch.#CL#
Blaydes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreth, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Blaydes moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Blaydes's leg but Blaydes calmly moves out of range.
Blaydes tried to counter with a leg kick but Dreth avoided it.
Blaydes moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Blaydes lands with a hook. Dreth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreth throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreth working aggressively here.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Dreth avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes lands a left hand. #BC2#
Dreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dreth.
Dreth slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes tries to clinch up.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth slips a straight right by Blaydes.
Good leg kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Dreth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blaydes sprawls well initially but Dreth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blaydes gets full guard.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blaydes has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dreth's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes had his way with Valen Dreth in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaydes moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.#CL#
Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Dreth's body. Dreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dreth tries a low kick but Blaydes avoids it.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaydes throws out the jab.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Blaydes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Blaydes's defenses.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaydes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaydes wants to clinch up but Dreth keeps it at a distance.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Blaydes. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Blaydes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Blaydes rushes Dreth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dreth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes has Dreth pressed against the cage, preventing Dreth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Blaydes lands with a light punch inside.
Dreth working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth lands an uppercut.#T2#
Blaydes lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dreth as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Dreth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses.
Dreth lands a shoulder strike.
Dreth misses with some punches. #BC#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dreth thumps Blaydes with a low kick.#TD#
Blaydes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaydes lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaydes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blaydes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blaydes slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Blaydes sits in half guard.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaydes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DMMA 278 Bundy vs Khan
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Fujimaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth throws a right hand that Fujimaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujimaro also avoids with ease.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Dreth with that takedown attempt.
Fujimaro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dreth clobbers Fujimaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Dreth is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimaro digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Dreth dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fujimaro is trying to break the clinch but Dreth has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Fujimaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Dreth looks for the body kick but Fujimaro saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a leg kick
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Fujimaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Fujimaro's leg but Fujimaro calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fujimaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fujimaro lands a nice hook to Dreth's body. Dreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fujimaro. That's going to slow Dreth down.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujimaro feints a counter leg kick.
Dreth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujimaro in his tracks.
Fujimaro avoids a kick to the body.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Fujimaro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Dreth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimaro cracks a nice hook into Dreth's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth throws a right hand that Fujimaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujimaro also avoids with ease.
Fujimaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dreth rather than just go for the knockout.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away.
Fujimaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth shoots in for a double leg but Fujimaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth lands a nice looking body shot.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujimaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujimaro.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujimaro.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Despite the aggression on Fujimaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Fujimaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fujimaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dreth shoots in and drives through. Fujimaro sprawls well.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fujimaro throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Dreth tries to bum rush Fujimaro with a series of wild strikes but Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Fujimaro blocks a jab.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fujimaro as he avoids it easily.
Fujimaro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dreth looks to land a combination but Fujimaro avoids it well.
It seemed like Fujimaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Dreth.
Dreth swings widly with a right hand
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Dreth throws a right hand that Fujimaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujimaro also avoids with ease.
Fujimaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fujimaro throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the head.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Fujimaro slips the punch.
Fujimaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujimaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dreth walks into a stiff left hand from Fujimaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dreth fails to land the takedown.
Fujimaro with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fujimaro sprawls well. Fujimaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
Fujimaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Fujimaro blocks the low kick.
Fujimaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Dreth catches Fujimaro right on the button with a cross.
Dreth lands a jab to the nose.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujimaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dreth somewhat.
Fujimaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Dreth is wise to it.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Fujimaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujimaro has time to react.
Dreth throws a sloppy body shot
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fujimaro staying out of range there.
Dreth misses with the combination.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Fujimaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth throws a right and a left that Fujimaro avoids nicely.
Fujimaro throws a series of punches but Dreth moves out of range.
Fujimaro slips under a jab from Dreth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
Fujimaro unleashes a big counter combination but Dreth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fujimaro lands with a right hand.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimaro with a nice calf kick.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth backing away here, and Fujimaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Fujimaro blocks a head kick by Dreth. #T3#
Dreth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujimaro tries to avoid it but Dreth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujimaro to the ground. Fujimaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Fujimaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth cracks Fujimaro with a good jab.
Fujimaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dreth is able to avoid easily.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujimaro is able to avoid easily.
Fujimaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dreth blocks it well.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujimaro tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Fujimaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujimaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujimaro, as that shot connected.
Fujimaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dreth at a distance.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujimaro tries to sprawl out of it but Dreth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fujimaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Dreth lands with a straight right. Fujimaro didn't see that one coming.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Dreth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dreth with a body shot.
Fujimaro wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujimaro.
Fujimaro feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimaro ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth slips a jab from Fujimaro.
Dreth misses with a few strikes there.
Fujimaro thinks about the counter body kick.
Dreth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Dreth.
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 Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dreth misses the jab.
Fujimaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Fujimaro moves his leg out of the way.
Dreth scores with a jab. Fujimaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fujimaro works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth fails with the takedown.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujimaro, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro scores with a hook to the body. Dreth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dreth lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujimaro's head.
Dreth scores with a spinning back kick!
Fujimaro is looking to chop away at Dreth's legs.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Fujimaro's leg but Fujimaro calmly moves out of range.
Dreth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fujimaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fujimaro swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Fujimaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dreth 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.
Fujimaro lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Fujimaro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fujimaro looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Dreth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujimaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth thows a leg kick but Fujimaro checks it
and Fujimaro counters with a thumping low kick.
Dreth swings widly with a right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimaro digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Dreth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimaro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Fujimaro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujimaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dreth has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujimaro.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujimaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujimaro keeps Dreth at a distance using the push kick.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dreth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
No luck for Dreth with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Dreth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fujimaro.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
Fujimaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dreth misses with a body kick.
Fujimaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Dreth throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Fujimaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fujimaro.
Dreth misses with a hook. Fujimaro ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Fujimaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Fujimaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dreth 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Sone Fujimaro had this to say: 'So you DO fight like a coward! A disgrace on your family!'.

Event: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.#TD#
Dreth gets the takedown into side control.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Dreth crashes against the mat.
Dreth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but Dreth drags him back down.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Dreth dominates the positioning.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Dreth 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.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but Dreth drags him back down.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dreth misses with the ground and pound.
Kersikov 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.
Dreth landing strikes.
Kersikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dreth. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dreth trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to buck Dreth off but Dreth is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to control but Dreth postures up.
Kersikov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dreth. #T3#
Dreth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dreth working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Dreth crashes against the mat.
Dreth trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dreth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Kersikov parries the strikes from Dreth easily there. Dreth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kersikov to escape.
Kersikov is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Dreth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dreth trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dreth jabs at Kersikov's body.
Dreth throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dreth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Dreth 's knee.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Dreth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
A cross from Dreth lands.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.#TD#
Dreth scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is looking to stand back up but Dreth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreth winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov trying to control but Dreth postures up.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Dreth from advancing to side control.
Dreth is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #T3#
Kersikov trying to control but Dreth postures up. #SUB#
Dreth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dreth in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dreth throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Dreth only half commits.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Dreth. Beautiful body shot.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dreth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Dreth.
Dreth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Sergej Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Dreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Dreth lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dreth lands a jab to the nose.
Sergej Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dreth cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Dreth throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Dreth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Jab from Kersikov.
Dreth fails to land with a series of punches.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov backpedaling.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Dreth misses.
A punch combination from Dreth misses.
Dreth throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.#T2#
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Dreth wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Dreth is wise to it.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dreth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.#T3#
Nice shot by Dreth.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Kersikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dreth landing some decent shots from guard.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!#REVB#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Dreth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dreth 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 260 Kwong vs Dreth
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Dreth slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Dreth throws a lazy uppercut
and Dreth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth throws a body kick that misses.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kwong is able to avoid easily.
Dreth misses with a hook
and Kwong counters with a nice body shot.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kwong avoids it.
Kwong takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth looks for the body kick but Kwong saw that one coming.
Kwong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwong.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dreth throws the left hand but Kwong avoids the punch easily.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth lands a glancing blow to the side of Kwong's head.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth slips under a jab.#T1#
Kwong throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kwong.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Kwong cracks Dreth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Jab, jab by Kwong - just one landing.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Kwong.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kwong checks it well.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Dreth gets tackled into the cage by Kwong. Kwong maintains the clinch.
Dreth has Kwong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth takes a shot to the head.
Dreth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
Dreth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong wants to stall.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth tries to pull guard but Kwong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses.
Kwong lands a body shot.
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Dreth fails to pull guard.
Dreth wants to get back to striking at distance but Kwong won't allow it.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Dreth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwongs head.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Dreth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kwong can't fight it off and eventually Dreth manages to take the fight to the floor. Kwong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
Kwong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dreth being controlled here, momentarily.
Dreth wants to improve his position but instead Kwong has moved into half guard.
Kwong trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Kwong has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Dreth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Dreth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Dreth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kwong was covering up waiting for the punch and Dreth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kwong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwong has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth postures up in Kwong's guard and throws a big left but Kwong blocks it.
Dreth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kwong's head.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth throws a strike but Kwong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kwong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kwong has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
Dreth postures up in Kwong's guard and throws a big left but Kwong blocks it. #T2#
Dreth stopping the sweep attempt from Kwong.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwong wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving.
Dreth stopping the sweep attempt from Kwong.
Dreth looking to sit in guard and control but Kwong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dreth controls Kwong momentarily but Kwong frees himself.
Kwong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kwong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dreth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kwong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kwong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dreth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Kwong controlling him for the moment.
Kwong wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kwong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth throws a push kick but Kwong slaps the foot to one side.
Kwong misses the jab.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Dreth tries to work over Kwong's front leg with a kick but Kwong checks it.
Kwong works the jab nicely.
Dreth is looking to land body kicks.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwong lands a slapping body shot.
Dreth slips a straight right by Kwong.
Dreth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth throws a fast counter high kick but Kwong manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Nice jab there from Kwong.
Kwong throws a combination that misses
and Dreth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dreth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Kwong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dreth circles away quickly and effectively.
Dreth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kwong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Dreth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwong misses the target.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth is looking to slow Kwong down with leg kicks.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kwong throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.#T2#
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Kwong scores with a shot to the body.
Kwong takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Kwong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Kwong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Kwong darts in and clinches Dreth up against the cage.
Kwong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dreth.
Kwong is stalling here.
Kwong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dreth.
A short uppercut from Dreth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth. #T3#
Kwong takes a shot to the head.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwong. That did some damage!
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong lands with a hook. Dreth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kwong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth throws a head kick but Kwong moves out of range.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kwong checks it well.
Kwong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kwong clinches up with Dreth and pushes him back against the cage.
Kwong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land. #T4#
Kwong throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dreth dips to his left and cracks Kwong with an uppercut!
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kwong throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dreth moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Dreth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kwong is out of range and Dreth settles back down.
Kwong lands a jab.
Kwong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dreth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blaydes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaydes is holding on to half guard well.
Blaydes wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blaydes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.#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.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.#TD#
Dreth gets caught napping as Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown. Dreth manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Blaydes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaydes has managed to get both his arms back between Dreth's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Blaydes trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dreth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaydes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaydes looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Blaydes controlling the action here.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaydes trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
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 Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dreth throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the head.
Dreth fails to land the takedown.
A low kick lands for Blaydes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dreth or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaydes, which made it look bad.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth blocks a leg kick.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Dreth as Blaydes shoots in.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaydes scores with a spinning back kick!
Dreth cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaydes misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blaydes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Blaydes throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dreth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dreth working a defensive guard here.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dreth working for a triangle but Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes postures up. #T3#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaydes postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Dreth's ribs.
Dreth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dreth. #T4#
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaydes is defended easily by Dreth.
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Dreth lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dreth's waist but Dreth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaydes off to one side.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreth scores with the left hand. Blaydes knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a head kick. That will keep Dreth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blaydes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Dreth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaydes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blaydes scoring with some ground and pound.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Blaydes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blaydes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blaydes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dreth trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaydes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dreth but Dreth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Dreth shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
A good leg kick by Dreth. #T2#
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Dreth misses.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreth sprawls well. He's pushed Blaydes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth misses the jab.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaydes or perhaps it was just good defense by Dreth, which made it look bad.
Dreth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Blaydes blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dreth on the side of the head.
Blaydes is looking to chop away at Dreth's legs.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.#T3#
Blaydes catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaydes darts in looking for a takedown but Dreth gets double underhooks and turns Blaydes into the cage.
Blaydes lands a shoulder strike.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dreth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dreth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaydes prevents it. #TD2#
Dreth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dreth prevents Blaydes from improving his position.
Blaydes is looking to control Dreth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaydes avoid being mounted?
Blaydes has a hand on Dreth's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dreth takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Blaydes tries to lock up and control but Dreth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaydes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dreth.
Blaydes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dreth's lack of action.
Blaydes keeping hold of Dreth's head, controlling as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valen Dreth.
I think Dreth 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Adee slips a jab from Dreth.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Dreth 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.
Adee clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Adee is out of range.
Adee throws a quick counter head kick but Dreth was just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth lunges at Adee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adee's hand.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth misses with a lunging right hand
and Adee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Dreth catches Adee right on the button with a cross.
Adee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dreth.
Adee throwing a counter right hand but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Adee lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Adee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Adee slips under a jab.
Adee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adee was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Adee checks a leg kick.
Adee scores with a nice right hand.
Adee scores with a body shot.
Dreth lands a head kick!
Adee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Adee is out of range. #TD2#
Adee gets caught napping as Dreth dives in and scores a takedown. Adee manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Adee wriggles free and stands up.
Dreth misses with a body kick.
It looked like Adee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dreth in particular looking to stall.
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dreth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Dreth. #ES#
Adee kicks off Dreth and gets to his feet.
Adee throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Adee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dreth is on him like a limpet, forcing Adee back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dreth. #T3#
Adee swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dreth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adee.
A short right from Dreth.
A left hand lands to the body for Adee.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dreth tries to throw a body punch but Adee avoids it by throwing Dreth back against the cage.
Adee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dreth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Dreth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Dreth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dreth showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Adee wants to get back to his feet.
Adee is staying active underneath Dreth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dreth throws a strike but Adee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dreth trying to control but Adee is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee wants to stand but Dreth is controlling the position.
Dreth lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth tests Adee's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Dreth 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.
Dreth is looking to advance position but Adee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Adee avoids the attempt from Dreth to control.
Dreth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#ES#
Adee kicks Dreth off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Adee misses
and Adee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Dreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dreth misses with a hook.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth shoots in but no luck this time.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Adee throws a head kick but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Dreth gets a double leg takedown into Adee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Adee keeps moving.
Adee is looking to stand up but Dreth isn't so interested in that idea.
Adee keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dreth postures up in Adee's guard and throws a big left but Adee blocks it.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Adee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dreth lands a nice shot that snaps Adee's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth avoids the head kick by Adee.
Dreth moves out of range as Adee throws a body kick.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dreth jabs Adee right on the nose. Adee blinks but takes it well.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Adee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adee checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee throws out a leg kick but Dreth moves out of range and Adee only half commits.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth thinks about the counter body kick.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adee on the side of the head.
Adee takes one on the button.
Dreth is looking to slow Adee down with leg kicks.
Dreth cracks Adee with a good jab.
Dreth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adee pinned against the cage. Adee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth misses with a body kick.#T4#
Adee scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Adee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dreth counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Adee throws a counter high kick but Dreth was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dreth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt.
Arriorus Adee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Adee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Adee has Dreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Dreth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses.
Adee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dreth's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Adee.
Dreth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dreth.
Dreth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Dreth misses the body punch
and Adee counters with a left to the body.
Adee wants to clinch.
Dreth misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Adee gets caught flat footed, as Dreth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dreth looking to sit in guard and control but Adee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Adee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dreth 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth is pressing down on Adee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adee is holding on for now. #T1#
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth is trying to control. Adee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Adee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dreth keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee misses with some punches.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Adee stops a takedown attempt from Dreth.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreth misses with a punch to the body.
Adee tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Adee.
Dreth blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Dreth lands a nice shot to the body.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dreth.
Adee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Dreth.
Adee tries to clinch up but Dreth circles away and keeps his distance.
Adee is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adee connects with the punch.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Dreth there.#T3#
Dreth avoids a kick to the body.
Dreth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Adee had a free shot at his head there.
Adee throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Adee checks it.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adee swivels and escapes.
Arriorus Adee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Adee throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
It looked like Adee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Adee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adee pushes Dreth away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adee.
Adee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Adee gets a clinch.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adee tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dreth manages to break the clinch.
Dreth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adee lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Adee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adee throws a head kick but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Jab from Dreth.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dreth.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Adee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adee can pounce on him.
Dreth lands with a cross.

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 Arriorus Adee.
I think Dreth 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 239 Doomsday vs Nakamura
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theorist.
Dreth clobbers Theorist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Theorist slips the punch.
Dreth lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Dreth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dreth throwing shots but Theorist is blocking nicely.
Theorist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theorist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Dreth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dreth won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Dreth trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theorist has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Theorist trying to control the position. #T2#
Dreth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Theorist blocks nicely.
Theorist managing to control the position.
Dreth works over Theorist with some ground and pound from guard.
Theorist pulls Dreth in to control the position.
Theorist 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#
Theorist trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theorist is working away from the top position though.
Theorist is controlling the pace.
Dreth is looking for a sweep. Theorist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Theorist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Dreth is trying to control but can't.
Theorist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theorist is working away from the top position though.
Dreth is not content to let Theorist control the position.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theorist is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theorist controlling the pace.
Dreth manages to get to full guard.
Theorist wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Theorist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dreth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Theorist defends easily.
Theorist wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Dreth.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Theorist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown. Theorist tries to sprawl out of it but Dreth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theorist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Theorist.#T1#
Theorist 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.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dreth tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Theorist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theorist on the side of the head.
Dreth scores with a head kick.
Dreth throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth lands with a hook. Theorist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Theorist jabs at Dreth's body.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theorist.#TD#
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into Theorist's guard.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth scoring with some ground and pound.
Theorist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theorist wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Theorist has wrist control.
Dreth postures up.
Theorist 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.
Dreth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theorist trying to keep a closed guard but Dreth is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Theorist keeping full guard, as Dreth tries to pass.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theorist 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#
Theorist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Theorist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg. #T4#
Theorist trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth trying to control from the bottom.
Theorist wants to pass the guard but Dreth is defending well.
Theorist is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth tries to roll over but Theorist keeps him under control.
Theorist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Theorist trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Theorist is controlling the pace.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Theorist has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
A right-left combo lands from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth lands with a cross.
Theorist misses the jab.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theorist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab. #TD#
Dreth looking to score a takedown here. Theorist is defending well but Dreth drives through and ends up in Theorist's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theorist wants to hit a sweep here but Dreth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Theorist there!
Theorist tries to hold on but Dreth postures up.
Dreth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theorist is looking to escape. #T1#
Theorist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Theorist is trying to control but can't.
Theorist is positioning himself well to prevent Dreth advancing to mount.
Theorist gets full guard.
Theorist wants to sweep but no luck.
Theorist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theorist has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dreth has passed into side control.
Dreth working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Dreth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Theorist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dreth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theorist sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Dreth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theorist keeps working.
Dreth 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.
Theorist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dreth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Theorist is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Theorist regains half guard.#SUB#
Dreth seems to be looking for submissions.
Theorist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theorist.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dreth's guard. #REVB#
Theorist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Dreth keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dreth working for a triangle but Theorist defends it easily.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass. #SUB#
Dreth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dreth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theorist is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dreth trying to control the position.
Theorist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Theorist is sitting in close to Dreth's body. Dreth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theorist is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theorist is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dreth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 230 Barboza vs Bonaparte
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Dreth throws a low kick but Obi avoids it.
Obi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Obi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
A cross from Dreth lands.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obi throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obi throws out the jab.
Dreth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Obi saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obi.
Obi throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Dreth there.
Obi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obi works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Obi is looking to clinch.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dreth.#CL2#
Obi clinches up with Dreth and pushes him back against the cage.
Obi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dreth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obi jumps guard but Dreth stands there with Obi around his waist. Obi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obi tries to pull guard but Dreth won't allow it.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chike Obi.
Obi tries to pull guard but Dreth won't allow it.
Dreth scores with a shoulder strike.
Dreth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Obi is trying to pull guard but Dreth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreth.#BC#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi takes one to the side of the head.
Obi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Obi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth thuds his right hand into Obi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Dreth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dreth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obi.
That kick from Dreth tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Obi.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Obi takes one on the button.
Dreth thumps Obi with a low kick.
Obi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Obi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Obi lands.
Obi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Obi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dreth throws a body punch but Obi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Obi rushes Dreth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Obi manages to pull guard.
Dreth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Obi is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up. #SUB2#
Obi working for submissions but it's allowed Dreth to get to half guard.
Obi tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.#T4#
Obi 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.
Dreth is trying to control. Obi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Obi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dreth has his hands clasped together but Obi extends and breaks Dreth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Obi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
A victorious Chike Obi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 221 Menezes vs Outback
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lincoln swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincoln .
Lincoln bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln misses with a low kick as Dreth jumps back.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Dreth trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Dreth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lincoln is trying to maintain the position but Dreth is very close to passing his half guard.
Lincoln keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln moves into full guard.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lincoln is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lincoln has his hands on Dreth's head, controlling the position.
Dreth stands and throws Lincoln 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dreth working away.
Dreth lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lincoln is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dreth asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Lincoln is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Dreth throwing strikes but Lincoln manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dreth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Dreth wants to control but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Lincoln tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dreth. #T4##SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreth won't allow Lincoln to pass to mount.
Dreth is trying to maintain the position but Lincoln is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dreth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lincoln blocks a leg kick.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth slips a jab from Lincoln .
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
Lincoln moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Dreth throws a front kick aimed at Lincoln 's knee but Lincoln avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Lincoln .
Lincoln takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Lincoln 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincoln tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincoln misses the target. #T1#
Good shot there by Dreth.
Dreth throws a right hand that misses
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
Lincoln lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincoln ! But no joy.
Lincoln throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Lincoln sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincoln .
Nice uppercut lands for Dreth. That snapped Lincoln 's head back.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Dreth misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Lincoln throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Lincoln jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth slips a jab and a cross from Lincoln .
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!
Lincoln throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lincoln throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreth cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Dreth saw it coming and moves away.
Lincoln thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Dreth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Dreth with a hook.
Lincoln will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Lincoln doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Lincoln does no damage.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth shoots in for a double leg but Lincoln sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Lincoln had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln lands a body shot. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Dreth on that attempt.
Lincoln takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lincoln looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lincoln connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Lincoln throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Dreth there.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Lincoln checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth throws a hook but Lincoln avoids it easily.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
That kick from Dreth tenderised Lincoln 's leg. Lincoln is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Lincoln .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dreth misses its target.
A low kick from Dreth misses
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lincoln is out of range.
Lincoln steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Lincoln is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Lincoln blocks the low kick.
Lincoln takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lincoln chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Dreth swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Lincoln .
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Lincoln 's ribs.
Dreth shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Dreth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Lincoln lands a lovely overhand right.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth throws a low kick but Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Dreth scores with a punch to the head.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lincoln sprawls well. Lincoln wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Lincoln coming out on top.#T1#
Lincoln misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Dreth swinging wildly here.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Lincoln staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Dreth scores with a four punch combination!
Dreth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincoln .
Dreth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Dreth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Lincoln .
Lincoln appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lincoln lunges at Dreth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dreth's hand.
Lincoln looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dreth at a distance.
Lincoln moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Dreth on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln connects with a jab.
Lincoln looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lincoln checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Lincoln lands with a nice combination. Dreth backs away looking to recover.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Lincoln checks it.#T3#
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Lincoln fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lincoln dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dreth. That did some damage!
Lincoln moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth connects with a right hand. Lincoln shakes it off.
Dreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Lincoln 's head but Lincoln sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Dreth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lincoln manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dreth keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Dreth.
Lincoln presses Dreth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dreth scores with a shoulder strike.
Dreth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Dreth decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Lincoln !
Our winner, Alexander Lincoln , 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: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Dreth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Dreth is predictable there
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Kofel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kofel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel connects with a nice looking jab.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Dreth checks it.
Kofel tries a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Kofel throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Kofel.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Dreth lands with a straight right. Kofel didn't see that one coming.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth. #TD#
Dreth feints and as Kofel raises his hands in defense, Dreth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kofel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kofel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kofel has wrist control.
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving.
Kofel is pulling down on Dreth's head. It's preventing any offense from Dreth, at least for the moment.
Dreth trying to control but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kofel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kofel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dreth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dreth drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth walks into a jab.
Jab by Dreth.
Dreth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Dreth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.#TD#
Dreth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dreth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kofel's head.
Dreth is nestled in close to Kofel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kofel controlling the position for now.
Kofel is looking to improve his position.
Dreth winds up and cracks Kofel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kofel scores with a jab.
Dreth misses with a hook.
Dreth dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel checks a low kick from Dreth.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Kofel clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kofel catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
No luck for Dreth with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Dreth throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Dreth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kofel tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Dreth.
Dreth lands a head shot.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2##TD#
Kofel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dreth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dreth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kofel managing to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kofel pulls Dreth in close to prevent any damage.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dreth trying to control but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dreth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kofel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kofel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Kofel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Kofel!#REVB##SUB#
Dreth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kofel has picked Dreth up and slammed him! Dreth can't keep hold of the triangle and Kofel manages to pass to side control!
Dreth tries to improve position but can't.
Dreth is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Dreth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kofel avoids it.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Dreth moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Dreth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kofel avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Dreth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Kofel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dreth lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Dreth.
Kofel slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth backing away here, and Kofel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kofel misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Dreth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kofel is trying to defend but Dreth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Dreth passes to full mount!
Dreth landing punches.
Kofel tries to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
Kofel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dreth throws a strike there. Kofel manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreth working Kofel over with strikes. #T3#
Kofel tries to get to full guard but Dreth has control of the leg.
Kofel is refusing to be controlled, as Dreth sits in half guard.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kofel defending well though. #SUB#
Dreth seems to be working for a kimura but Kofel defends the submission attempt.
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth is looking to pass Kofel's guard but actually Kofel recovers to full guard.
Dreth postures up in Kofel's guard and throws a big left but Kofel blocks it. #SUB2#
Kofel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Kofel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Kofel!#REVB#
Kofel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Dreth swings widly with a right hand
and Dreth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Dreth defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richardson sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Richardson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richardson connects with the punch.
Richardson throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Richardson tries to clinch there but Dreth circles away.
Dreth lands with a nice combination. Richardson backs away looking to recover.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.#CL2#
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
Dreth works on Richardson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dreth lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson stalls.
Dreth lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dreth swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Dreth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Dreth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth is nestled in close to Richardson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dreth is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dreth working over Richardson with some ground and pound. Richardson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Dreth seems to be looking for submissions.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richardson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richardson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth. #SUB#
Dreth 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. #T2#
Dreth lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Dreth there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreth misses with a head shot. Richardson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
Dreth is working Richardson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richardson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Dreth is proving a slippery customer.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Richardson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Richardson!#REVB#
Richardson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Richardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richardson works his way back into a safe position though.
Richardson trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Richardson content to stall in guard here.
Richardson stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Richardson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richardson has managed to get both his arms back between Dreth's legs - danger averted.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Richardson scores with a jab. Dreth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dreth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Richardson! #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Dreth.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Richardson is trying to improve his position.
Richardson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dreth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dreth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Richardson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dreth is working Richardson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dreth looks up at the clock and then as Richardson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dreth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dreth throws an elbow but Richardson slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Dreth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richardson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dreth throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Richardson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dreth working Richardson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Richardson looking for submissions off his back.
Richardson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreth.
Dreth trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away. #T3#
Dreth 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.
Richardson moves into full guard.
Dreth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dreth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richardson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Dreth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dreth has gone for a leg lock! Richardson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dreth's guard.#REVB#
Richardson wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreth is keeping the position for now.
Richardson advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Richardson scores with a jab.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dreth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Richardson 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.
Dreth looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dreth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dreth. #TD#
Richardson tries to sprawl but Dreth drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Richardson trying to control but Dreth postures up.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richardson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth.
Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dreth scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreth trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth stalling away here and it's allowed Richardson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dreth looking to sit in guard and control but Richardson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Richardson trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dreth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richardson won't allow Dreth to sweep him here.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dreth is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dreth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Richardson is defending well. Dreth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Richardson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dreth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
A bone on bone clash there as Gebhardt blocks the leg kick.
Gebhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gebhardt scores with a jab.
Gebhardt blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gebhardt.
Dreth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gebhardt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dreth scrambles back to his feet.
Gebhardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body. Dreth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gebhardt's guard.

Gebhardt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dreth presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt lands a body punch.
Gebhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Gebhardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreth fails to pull guard.
Gebhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short right from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands with a right to the head.
Gebhardt blocks an uppercut.
Dreth scores with a shoulder strike.
Gebhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Gebhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Dreth lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gebhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gebhardt misses with a low kick.
Gebhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gebhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gebhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth takes one on the button.
Gebhardt throws a shot to the body.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
Gebhardt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt checks a low kick from Dreth.
An attempted straight right counter from Gebhardt misses the target.
Dreth lands an overhand right.
Dreth throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Gebhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Gebhardt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth slips a straight right by Gebhardt.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Gebhardt moved away.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gebhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Gebhardt misses with a looping right.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Gebhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dreth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gebhardt connects with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Gebhardt misses the jab.
Gebhardt takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Gebhardt there.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick but Dreth moved away.
Dreth is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth thuds a left hand into Gebhardt's body.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Gebhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gebhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Dreth tries to work over Gebhardt's front leg with a kick but Gebhardt checks it.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Gebhardt misses. #T4#
Gebhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gebhardt checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Gebhardt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gebhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gebhardt wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
Dreth throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Gebhardt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt misses with a leg kick.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt motions for Dreth to come forward. Gebhardt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gebhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gebhardt lands the left hand.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Dreth coming out on top.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Gebhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth shoots in and drives through. Gebhardt sprawls well.
Gebhardt throwing a counter right hand but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gebhardt thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.
Colby Gebhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gebhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head. #T1#
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Gebhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gebhardt lands with a right hand.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws a hook but Gebhardt blocks it.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
A left lands for Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Gebhardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Gebhardt's head.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Dreth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gebhardt at a distance.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Dreth. That snapped Gebhardt's head back.
Dreth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Gebhardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gebhardt with a nice calf kick.
Gebhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Dreth slips a straight right by Gebhardt.
Dreth wants to slow Gebhardt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gebhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gebhardt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
A big right from Gebhardt misses.
Dreth lands an overhand right.
Dreth scores with a head kick.
A big right from Gebhardt misses. #T3#
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a low kick but Gebhardt moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gebhardt is able to avoid easily.
Gebhardt connects with a body shot.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Gebhardt moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
Dreth throws a combination. Gebhardt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gebhardt lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth slips a jab from Gebhardt.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gebhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gebhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Gebhardt stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Colby Gebhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gebhardt. Gebhardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
A little jabbing left from Dreth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gebhardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Dreth.
Dreth feints and then cracks Gebhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gebhardt down.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gebhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gebhardt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gebhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Gebhardt had a free shot at his head there.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Dreth scores with a sloppy right hand. Gebhardt should have avoided that one.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
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 Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gebhardt'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#
Gebhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
Gebhardt cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gebhardt works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Dreth.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gebhardt connects with a body shot.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gebhardt misses the jab.
Dreth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gebhardt backs up against the cage. #T1#
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Dreth checks a low kick from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts.
Gebhardt throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Dreth tenderised Gebhardt's leg. Gebhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dreth throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Dreth lands with a hook. Gebhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreth misses with a few strikes there.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Gebhardt.
A left lands for Gebhardt.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
Dreth connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gebhardt with a nice cross.
A jab from Gebhardt does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Gebhardt.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gebhardt. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Dreth.
Gebhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth tries to move into range but Gebhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gebhardt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Gebhardt checks it.#T3#
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gebhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dreth with a poor takedown
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
Dreth throws an off balance right hand
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
Gebhardt checks a leg kick.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
Gebhardt scores with a hook.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gebhardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gebhardt with the inside leg kick.
Gebhardt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.#T4#
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gebhardt has time to react.
Dreth swings widly with a right hand
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Gebhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gebhardt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gebhardt thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gebhardt as he connects with a hook.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gebhardt.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gebhardt misses the target.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gebhardt 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Biden lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Biden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Biden takes one on the button.
Dreth throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Biden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden scores with a jab.
Dreth slips a jab from Biden.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreth throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Dreth.
Biden staying out of range there.
Biden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Biden.#T1#
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biden wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Biden.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biden defends it well.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Biden misses the jab.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
Dreth throws the left hand but Biden avoids the punch easily.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Biden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Biden.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Biden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Dreth cracks Biden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biden checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Biden sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Biden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Biden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dreth misses with a hook
and Biden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Biden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dreth.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biden but Biden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Biden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Dreth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dreth works over Biden with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Dreth postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Biden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dreth, into his guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Biden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth is working Biden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biden pulls Dreth in close to his closed guard and prevents Dreth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Dreth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dreth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dreth looking to sit in guard and control but Biden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Dreth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biden is aware though and is defending well.
Dreth is looking to sweep but instead, Biden has passed into half guard.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Joe Biden 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#
Biden lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Biden clinches with his opponent.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Dreth takes a shot to the head.
Biden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biden misses with the head strike.
Biden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dreth.
Biden misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Biden is winning the standup battle so far.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden cracks Dreth with an open hand slap.
Dreth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a hook. Biden ducked under it nicely.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Biden ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biden doesn't seem bothered though.
Biden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Biden tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Biden.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Biden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dreth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dreth cracks Biden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dreth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Biden.
Biden feints a jab promting Dreth to slip. Biden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dreth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Dreth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Biden works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Biden misses the jab.
Dreth looks to land a body kick but Biden moved away.
Biden throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Biden looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dreth feints and then cracks Biden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biden down.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth checks a low kick from Biden.
Dreth scores with a jab to the body.
Biden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Biden misses with a hook.
Biden moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.#T3#
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Biden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biden misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Dreth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Biden's half guard.
Biden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth.
Biden wants to improve his position but Dreth is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biden defends it well. #SUB2#
Dreth seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Dreth throwing shots but Biden is blocking nicely.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Biden dodges it nicely.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biden is refusing to be controlled, as Dreth sits in half guard.
Biden is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Dreth is working for a kimura but Biden is defending it quite comfortably.
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Joe Biden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Biden moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biden tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Biden missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Biden there.
Dreth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dreth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dreth if he has to take too many more of those.
Dreth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Biden.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dreth! But no joy.
Dreth misses with a hook
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Biden misses with a low kick.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
That kick from Dreth tenderised Biden's leg. Biden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biden. Biden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth misses with a kick to the body.
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
and Dreth counters with a straight right hand.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biden but Biden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth is looking to chop away at Biden's legs.
Dreth walks into a jab.
Biden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biden blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Biden throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Biden motions for Dreth to come forward. Biden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biden staying out of range there.
Dreth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biden misses the body punch #TD2#
and Dreth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biden!

Biden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dreth connects with a body shot that sends Biden's belly button to the back.
Biden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Biden settles back down.
Dreth feints a counter leg kick.
Dreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth throws a body kick that misses.
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biden misses with an uppercut.
Biden tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Biden moves his leg out of the way.#T3##CL#
Biden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dreth scores with a shoulder strike.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dreth avoiding damage as Biden throws knees to the body.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Biden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Biden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Biden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biden throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Biden throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Biden tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biden walks into a left hand. #T4#
Biden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Dreth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biden throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Biden.
Dreth throws the left hand but Biden avoids the punch easily.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Biden scores with a body shot.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dreth is defended easily by Biden.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Biden clearly takes 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.#R4#
A lazy left from Dreth finds it's target.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Biden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biden continues to drive forward.
Dreth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biden at a distance.
Biden lands a front kick.
Biden blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Biden throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
Biden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Biden swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth misses with a straight left.
It looked like Biden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dreth.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Dreth moves out of range as Biden strikes.
Biden tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dreth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Biden lands with a good body shot.
Biden moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Biden slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth is looking to chop away at Biden's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Biden misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth slips a straight right by Biden.
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Biden misses with a straight right.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biden defends it well.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biden scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Biden coming out on top.
Biden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biden swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Biden throws a series of punches but Dreth avoids them all with ease.
Biden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Biden checks it.
Biden jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Biden with the inside leg kick.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Biden saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth thuds his shin into the meat of Biden's side.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Biden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreth counters with a nice body shot.
Dreth checks a leg kick.
Biden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Biden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Biden walks into a jab.#T3#
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Biden's leg but Biden calmly moves out of range.
Biden misses with a hook.
Dreth feints and then cracks Biden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biden down.
Biden throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth wants to slow Biden down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Biden swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Biden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth throws a nice head kick!
Biden misses the jab.#T4#
Dreth scores with a nice right hand.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden throws a low kick but Dreth moves out of range easily.
Biden slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biden moves away.
Biden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biden with a body shot.
Dreth throws a head kick that Biden semi-blocks.
Biden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth misses the jab.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Biden swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Biden.
Biden walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Biden 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Biden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biden jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biden tries to clinch but Dreth is having none of it.
Biden with a hook.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biden lands a head shot.
Biden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Biden.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth looks to land a combination but Biden avoids it well.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dreth slips under a jab from Biden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Biden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Biden.
Biden works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Biden checks it.
A clash of legs there as Biden blocks the low kick.
Biden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dreth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biden throws a leg kick which misses Dreth's front leg but catches the back leg as Dreth tries to avoid it.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biden.
Dreth moves forwards but Biden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biden stuns Dreth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Biden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biden lands the left hand.#T2#
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
Biden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biden's corner calls for a 1-2. Biden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biden thuds his right hand into Dreth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dreth doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Biden.
Biden checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Biden - that will leave a mark!
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Biden clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Biden. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Biden.
Biden missing with knees to the body.
Biden landing knees to the head.
Dreth jumps guard but Biden stands there with Dreth around his waist. Dreth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe Biden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Biden.
Biden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dreth is defending well for now.
Dreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biden can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bidens head.
Dreth takes a shot to the head.
Biden misses with some punches.
Biden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dreth avoids it.
Dreth takes a shot to the head.
Dreth wants to take the fight to the mat but Biden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Biden has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a body punch. #T4#
Biden pushes Dreth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dreth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Biden.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biden misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth tries to pull guard but Biden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth lands a hook that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Biden landing knees to the head.
Dreth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biden is leaning against Dreth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dreth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dreth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dreth.
Biden scores with a shot to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biden lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Dreth.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46

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

Event: SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Branko with a poor takedown
and Dreth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branko thinking.
Branko shoots in and drives through. Dreth sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Dreth misses.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dreth's waist but Dreth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Branko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Branko counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dreth rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branko's guard! Nice work there by Dreth! #SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dreth defends it easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard. #T1#
Dreth slips a nice elbow through Branko's hands, connecting with Branko's forehead.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Branko looking for subs from the bottom but Dreth mounts him!
Branko 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.
Branko is staying active underneath Dreth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dreth working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko wants to improve his position but Dreth is controlling well.
Branko has hold of Dreth's hands but Dreth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2##SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko wants to get back to full guard but Dreth has mounted him!
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
Dreth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Branko hang on?
Branko tries to reverse the position but Dreth maintains control.
Dreth dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth prevents Branko from getting the reversal.
Branko manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB2#
Dreth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dreth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branko sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko looking for a sweep. Not yet Branko, not yet. #SUB#
Branko has his foot on Dreth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dreth works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but Dreth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Branko passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar but Dreth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dreth.
Dreth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Branko has an active guard here but Dreth has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Branko tries for a takedown but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dreth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreth sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dreth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dreth! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dreth wants it to stay on the feet.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Dreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC2#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
Dreth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Dreth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Branko tries for a takedown but Dreth manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Dreth.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dreth swings wildly with an uppercut but Branko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branko can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Dreth. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Dreth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dreth.
Branko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dreth smiles and moves away.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Branko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.#T3#
Branko fails with the takedown
and Dreth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branko blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Nice sprawl there from Dreth as Branko shoots in.
Dreth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dreth wants it to stay on the feet.
Dreth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Branko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Branko lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Branko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Dreth is trying to keep Branko in close. #SUB#
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dreth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard. #REVB#
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom.
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!
Dreth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Branko's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dreth defends well and Branko ends up having to push Dreth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Branko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dreth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Dreth gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Dreth is looking for the big counter here.
Dreth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dreth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dreth has knocked Branko down with a huge combo! Dreth steps away and waves a wobbly Branko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Branko is rocked!
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Branko flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Branko is out cold! Dreth holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kutvonen defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Kutvonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Kutvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dreth is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kutvonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dreth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Dreth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
A shot in the inside from Dreth.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dreth as Kutvonen tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen is trying to push Dreth away but Dreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Kutvonen tries to break the clinch but Dreth is controlling the position.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Kutvonen cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kutvonen has Dreth pushed against the cage.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen just leaning against Dreth, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.#BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Kutvonen jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Dreth moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Dreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Dreth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Dreth preventing the sweep. #T3#
Dreth trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard. #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.
Kutvonen is looking to control Dreth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kutvonen avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kutvonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Kutvonen wants a takedown.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is working Dreth over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutvonen. Kutvonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Dreth catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Dreth moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kutvonen. #BC#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Dreth with a series of wild strikes but Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kutvonen backs away, Dreth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kutvonen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth lands a body shot.
Kutvonen works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dreth!
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Dreth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dreth breaks Kutvonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kutvonen is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kutvonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen has momentary wrist control but Dreth slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kutvonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreth as he avoids it easily.
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!#TD2#
Kutvonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dreth's half guard.#T1#
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dreth keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Dreth manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen pushes down on Dreth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreth is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kutvonen moves into full mount! Dreth won't be happy about that!
Kutvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreth's face.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Kutvonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dreth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dreth tries to reverse the position but Kutvonen maintains control.
Kutvonen landing shots from mount.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Dreth is working to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Dreth backs off Kutvonen throws a huge counter combo but Dreth manages to avoid it all.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Dreth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.#TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dreth did well to prevent Kutvonen getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.#T1#
Dreth is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kutvonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen works to advance to full mount. Dreth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dreth is trying desperately to improve position.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount.
Dreth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Dreth is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dreth.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth throws a good cross that connects.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreth 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.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Kutvonen postures up in Dreth's guard and throws a big left but Dreth blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Dreth's head and hops out.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kutvonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kutvonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kutvonen. #T2#
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen lunges at Dreth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dreth's hand.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dreth slips a straight right by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.#T3#
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Dreth avoids nicely.
Dreth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Dreth tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kutvonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Kutvonen prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Kutvonen is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutvonen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth motions for De Geno to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Geno misses with an uppercut.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by De Geno.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno staying out of range there.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
De Geno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by De Geno. Beautiful body shot.
De Geno misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Dreth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Geno's guard.
Dreth wants to control from the top but De Geno keeps moving.
Dreth stops De Geno from standing up.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth throws a strike but De Geno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but De Geno defends easily.
De Geno stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
Dreth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Dreth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dreth wants to improve his position but instead De Geno has moved into half guard.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth tries to roll over but De Geno keeps him under control.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth is looking to control De Geno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dreth avoid being mounted?
Dreth wants to improve his position but De Geno is controlling well.
Dreth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
De Geno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Geno won't allow Dreth to sweep him here. #T3#
Dreth is still trying to improve position.
De Geno wants to stand but Dreth is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but De Geno defends easily.
Dreth 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.
De Geno postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Dreth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
De Geno misses with a left hand
and Dreth counters with a low kick, right behind De Geno 's knee.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Dreth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Geno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dreth momentarily.
De Geno with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Geno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dreth scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Geno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth slips a jab from De Geno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donk. De Geno catches Dreth right on the button with a cross.
De Geno lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
De Geno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Geno scores with a jab.
Nice shot lands for De Geno.
De Geno lands with a shot to the body.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Geno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth moves away from the strike by De Geno.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but De Geno moves his leg out of the way.
De Geno throwing a counter right hand but Dreth manages to avoid it.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno throws an off balance right hand
and Dreth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
De Geno throws a lazy uppercut
and Dreth counters with a big head kick but De Geno shrugs it off.
De Geno takes one to the chin there.
De Geno connects with a looping right hand.
De Geno misses with a looping right.
Dreth takes one to the chin there.
De Geno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but De Geno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
De Geno throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth with the counter takedown but De Geno avoids it easily.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.#T2#
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno misses with a hook
and Dreth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but De Geno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreth thuds his right hand into De Geno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Geno throws a poor cross that misses
and Dreth counters with a leg kick.
Dreth scores with the left hand. De Geno knows he should have avoided that one.
De Geno digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
De Geno throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Geno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dreth counters with a three punch combo that has De Geno backing up. De Geno nods at Dreth to acknowledge the strikes.
De Geno throws a poor cross that misses
and Dreth counters with a left and a right that stings De Geno.
Dreth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.#T3#
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and De Geno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by De Geno as he connects with a hook.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Geno throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dreth in his tracks.
De Geno misses with an uppercut.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
De Geno lands a nice shot that snaps Dreth's head back.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
De Geno scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth walks into a stiff left hand from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a hook
and De Geno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
Dreth moves away from the strike by De Geno.
De Geno lands an overhand right.
De Geno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dreth momentarily.
Dreth looks for a takedown but De Geno sprawls well.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Geno sprawls well. De Geno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth moves away from the strike by De Geno.
Despite the aggression on Dreth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Dreth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dreth moves away from the strike by De Geno.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
De Geno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Geno cracks Dreth with an open hand slap.
De Geno slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Geno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno misses with a hook.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Geno.
De Geno needs to keep his hands up - Dreth had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth staying out of range there.
De Geno throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth is looking for the big counter here.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
De Geno connects with a single shot there.
De Geno throws a poor cross that misses
and Dreth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dreth counters with a nice uppercut.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno misses with a right hand
and Dreth counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dreth's head.
A jab from De Geno finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
A cross from De Geno lands.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Geno misses with an uppercut
and Dreth counters with a leg kick.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Dreth looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Dreth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno misses with a straight left.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno backing away here, and Dreth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Geno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from De Geno misses.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. De Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.#T4#
De Geno misses with a left hand
letting Dreth counter with a right hand.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Dreth feints a counter leg kick.
De Geno lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
De Geno throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
Dreth blocks a jab.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but De Geno moves out of range easily.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dreth moves away from the strike by De Geno.
Dreth 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.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Geno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as De Geno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Geno moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
A little feinted left hand from De Geno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Geno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
De Geno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dreth's head backwards.
De Geno misses with an uppercut.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Geno.
Good standup being displayed there by De Geno as he connects with a hook.
De Geno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dreth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Geno scores with a nice right hand.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
De Geno thows a leg kick but Dreth checks it
and Dreth counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
De Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Geno moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Geno throws a lazy uppercut
and Dreth counters with a stiff right hand.
De Geno scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dreth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Geno doesn't seem bothered though.
De Geno connects with a body shot that sends Dreth's belly button to the back.#T3#
Dreth slips under a jab from De Geno.
De Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with De Geno's head.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Dreth slips under a jab.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Geno throws a lazy uppercut
and Dreth counters with a series of strikes. De Geno will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Geno throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
De Geno throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth tries a quick counter leg kick but De Geno is wise to it.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
De Geno misses with a hook.
De Geno scores 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!
De Geno throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
De Geno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts.
De Geno throws a leg kick
and Dreth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dreth defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from De Geno misses the target.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno had his way with Valen Dreth in that 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!#R5#
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from De Geno misses the target.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Dreth scores with the left hand. De Geno knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dreth.
De Geno misses with a hook.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
A big left from De Geno misses.
A little jabbing left from Dreth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
De Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with De Geno's head. #T1#
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Dreth moved away.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Geno lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like De Geno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Geno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dreth slips a jab from De Geno.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
A left lands for De Geno.
Dreth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Genos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
De Geno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dreth takes one on the button.
A low kick from De Geno misses #TD2#
and Dreth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dreth stops De Geno from standing up.
De Geno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet but Dreth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dreth lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dreth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Geno dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Dreth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dreth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but De Geno has wrist control.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
De Geno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Geno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dreth lands a couple of elbows.
Dreth works over De Geno with some ground and pound from guard.
Dreth prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dreth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valen Dreth.
I think De Geno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Pablo De Geno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C145: Kahn vs. Sullivan
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Point scores with a shot to the body.
Dreth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Point fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Jab by Dreth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Dreth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
Dreth slips under a jab from Point.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Point lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Point tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Point blocks a jab.#T1#
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brayden Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Point takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Dreth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Point counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Point coming out on top.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Dreth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Point slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth 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 Point has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Point and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dreth closes the distance and clinches up with Point, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes Point against the cage but Point circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Point checks it.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Good shot there by Dreth.
Point walks into a straight right hand from Dreth.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Point clinches with his opponent.
Point lands with a short shot to the head.
Point lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dreth or not.
Point lands an uppercut.
Dreth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Point lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Dreth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Point lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Point missing with knees to the body.
Point blocking some punches.
Dreth lands a body punch.
Point blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth lands a jab.
Point throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth moves away from the strike by Point. #T4#
Dreth lands with a right hand.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Point is out of range.
Point throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Dreth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Point's guard.#SUB2#
Point looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.
Point manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dreth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth trying to keep a closed guard but Point is proving a slippery customer.
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 Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Point is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Point slips under a jab from Dreth.
A left lands for Point.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Dreth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Point sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dreth lands a leg kick that knocks Point off balance momentarily.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dreth connects with an inside leg kick.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Dreth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Dreth clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Point checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dreth scores with a takedown into Point's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Point is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dreth is aware though and is defending well.
Point is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Point is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Point is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Point is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dreth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #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.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving. #SUB2#
Point is looking for a triangle but Dreth pushes his legs off easily.
Dreth looking to sit in guard and control but Point gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Point defends easily.
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Point tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Point has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dreth 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 Point.
You can see the frustration on Point's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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#
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Point checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Dreth gets tackled into the cage by Point. Point maintains the clinch.
Point is trying to pull guard but Dreth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Dreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Point shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point slips a straight right by Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Point saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.#T1#
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dreth trying to control but Point is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dreth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dreth postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dreth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth attempts a counter takedown but Point avoids it well and moves away.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
Dreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Dreth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dreth.
Point tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range. #CL2#
Point takes the fight into the clinch.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Dreth pulls Point into guard.
Dreth working a defensive guard but Point passes into half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Point wants to work for an arm triangle but Dreth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Point is looking to pass into half guard but Dreth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dreth is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Point looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.
Dreth is working Point over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreth, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
A very excited looking Valen Dreth 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: C140: Dreth vs. Dixon 3
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon 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.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dreth tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dreth to the ground. Dreth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Dreth circles away easily
and Dreth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Dixon checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Dixon instigates a clinch.
Dreth lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dreth keeps working. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Dreth is defending well.
Dreth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dixon's best efforts.
Dixon wants to take a breather but Dreth is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dreth is trying to control but can't.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dreth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Dreth's guard.
Dreth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass. #T3#
Dixon wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Dreth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dixon controls Dreth momentarily but Dreth frees himself. #SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreth passes into half guard.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Dreth sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreth trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Dreth, which made it look bad.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dreth defends it nicely.
Dreth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Dreth circles away easily
and Dreth counters with a nice uppercut.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Dreth shows good takedown defense.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Dreth. No joy for Dixon on that attempt.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Dreth throws a head kick that Dixon semi-blocks.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Dreth's head back.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Dreth misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dixon feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dixon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dreth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dixon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dreth!
Dreth is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dreth is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
Dixon wants to control but Dreth has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dreth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth is looking to pass into half guard but Dixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dixon is in guard.#REVB#
Dreth is trying to keep Dixon in close. #SUB#
Dreth is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Dixon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dreth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dreth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dixon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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#
Dixon swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dreth tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dreth to the ground. Dreth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dreth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon won't allow Dreth to sweep him here.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreth is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Dreth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dreth enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dreth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Dreth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dreth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dreth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dreth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon really dominated that round.
That's time! Dreth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dreth pinned against the cage. Dreth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dreth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dreth as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
Dixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.#T1#
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dreth is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Dreth circles away and we're back to standing.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dreth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Dreth slips a jab from Dixon.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dreth or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Dreth tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dreth to the mat! Dreth manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dreth trying to control the position. #T3#
Dreth looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreth, not yet.
Dixon pushes down on Dreth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dixon prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Dixon controlling the pace.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Dreth defends it.
Dreth wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dreth is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Dreth misses #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dreth managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Dixon is looking to clinch.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreth sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
Dixon looking to control but instead Dreth has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dreth won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is stalling here. Dreth is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dixon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dreth has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Dixon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dreth lands a few punches from side control.
Dixon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dreth off and has taken his back!
Dixon trying to control momentarily.
Dreth is in bad spot here.
Dreth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a rear naked choke here but Dreth reverses the position brilliantly into Dixon's guard! #T2#
Dixon controls Dreth momentarily but Dreth frees himself.
Dixon wants to control the position but Dreth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dixon trying to hold on to Dreth's head to control him but Dreth postures up.
Dreth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dreth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dixon moves into full guard.
Dixon is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Dreth is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon is pressing down on Dreth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Darren Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreth passes into half guard.
Dreth is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon is the new featherweight champion!
Darren Dixon 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: C136: Dreth vs. Corassa
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Corassa throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Jab by Corassa.
Corassa lands a nice looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Dreth.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corassa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dreth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Jab from Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Dreth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corassa's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corassa. Dreth shrugs it off though.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Corassa is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth looks to land a combination but Corassa avoids it well.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corassa swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Dreth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dreth.
Corassa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dreth lands a couple of elbows.
Corassa pulls Dreth in close to his closed guard and prevents Dreth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dreth postures up and lands a big shot to Corassa's brow.
Corassa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corassa keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth stands up over Corassa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corassa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dreth 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.
Corassa wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth slips nicely into half guard.
Corassa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreth.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dreth is thwarting Corassa's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Corassa wants to improve his position but Dreth is controlling well.
Corassa is staying active underneath Dreth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corassa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Corassa keeps moving.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corassa holds on and takes a little breather.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Corassa blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Corassa 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#
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa dips to his left and cracks Dreth with an uppercut!
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Corassa does it's job there.
Dreth throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa thuds his shin into the meat of Dreth's side.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa throws a combination that misses
and Dreth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dreth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corassa lands a nice hook to Dreth's body. Dreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Corassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa connects with a jab.
Dreth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dreth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corassa lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Corassa digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Corassa scores with a leg kick.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa cracks Dreth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Corassa lands a nice looking body shot.
Corassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corassa misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreth counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Eduardo Corassa has been cut.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Dreth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Dreth.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Dreth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corassa defends it nicely.
Dreth dives in and grabs Corassa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corassa pushes down on Dreth's head and hops out.
Dreth moves forwards but Corassa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Corassa misses with a leg kick
and Dreth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dreth rather than just go for the knockout.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Dreth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dreth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dreth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Corassa lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Corassa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Dreth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Dreth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Corassa is rocked!
Dreth tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dreth finish him?
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corassa scores with a hook.
Corassa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dreth counters with a body kick.
Corassa lands 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!#TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
The ground and pound from Dreth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corassa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dreth connects with a decent elbow.
Dreth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dreth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dreth gets to mount! Corassa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Corassa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Corassa badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dreth around the waist but Dreth pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dreth is the winner by TKO! Dreth jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Dixon scores with a jab. Dreth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dreth sprawls well. Dreth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dreth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dreth defends it nicely.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dreth.
A jab from Dreth misses. #T1#
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Dixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dreth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dreth lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased. #CL2#
Dreth clinches with his opponent.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth tries to score a body lock takedown but Dixon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Dreth avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Dixon pushes Dreth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth misses with a body punch.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dreth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dreth, as that shot connected. #CL#
Dixon rushes Dreth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Dreth tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dreth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
Dreth swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dreth wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dreth has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dixon. Oh but Dreth has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dixon goes limp - he's gone! Dreth jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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: C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dreth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Dreth dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
Demenok throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
Demenok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Dreth lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Dreth moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.#BC#
Dreth breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Demenok lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Demenok throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Demenok cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Dreth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demenok's half guard.
Demenok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth.
Dreth is pressing down on Demenok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demenok is holding on for now.
Demenok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Demenok is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demenok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Demenok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreth is working Demenok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dreth 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.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demenok controlling Dreth's posture.
Dreth postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demenok wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Dreth postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
Dreth is stalling in the full guard.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Dreth trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Demenok has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing.
Demenok is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Demenok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Demenok blocks nicely.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Demenok blocks nicely.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dreth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demenok has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Demenok trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demenok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demenok has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dreth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Demenok.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok connects with a jab.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dreth. That's going to slow Demenok down.
Demenok throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demenok tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Dreth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dreth.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Demenok does no damage.
Demenok 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.#T1#
Dreth swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Dreth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dreth lands an overhand right.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok checks the leg kick.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok is looking to improve his position.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Demenok dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dreth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demenok defending well though.
Dreth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demenok wants to get back to full guard.
Demenok gets back to full guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Dreth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dreth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Demenok sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Demenok is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Dreth throwing shots but Demenok is blocking nicely.
Dreth prevents Demenok from improving his position.
Demenok moves into full guard.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Dreth chips away with some ground and pound.
Dreth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demenok is trying to improve his position.
Demenok taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Demenok is looking to reverse the position.
Demenok managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dreth.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demenok tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Demenok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Demenok takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dreth has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Demenok!
Dreth working Demenok over with strikes here.
Demenok wants to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
Dreth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dreth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dreth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dreth slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Dreth throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Dreth lands a lovely overhand right.
Dreth fails with the takedown
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Demenok takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth has his takedown stuffed
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Dreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demenok swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with an outside leg kick.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Demenok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth shoots in but no luck this time.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demenok is fending him off so far but Dreth persists. Nope, Demenok circles away and we're back to standing.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dreth showed some decent athleticism there.
Demenok is not content to let Dreth control the position.#SUB2#
Demenok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Demenok wants to get back to his feet.
Dreth is nestled in close to Demenok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dreth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Demenok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Demenok tries to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
Dreth landing strikes from the mount and Demenok is in trouble! #SUB#
Dreth has control of Demenok's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Demenok regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Demenok is in a horrible position here. Dreth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth landing punches.
Demenok can't escape the position.
Demenok is still trying to improve position.
Dreth lands a big elbow.
Dreth landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreth, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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: C121: Puno vs. Brown
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dreth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dreth gets caught napping as Skystalker dives in and scores a takedown. Dreth manages to retain guard.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Skystalker has gone for a leg lock! Dreth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skystalker's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Skystalker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dreth is defending well. Skystalker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dreth has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Skystalker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
A very excited looking Anni Skystalker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dreth. That's going to slow Kenobi down.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenobi. That snapped Dreth's head back.
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Kenobi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenobi tries to avoid it.
Kenobi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenobi wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range and Dreth settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenobi misses its target.
Dreth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenobi's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenobi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenobi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dreth connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Dreth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth dips to his left and cracks Kenobi with an uppercut!
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dreth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenobi slips a jab from Dreth.
Kenobi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Dreth tries to land a front kick but Kenobi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi misses with a body punch
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenobi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenobi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dreth at a distance.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Dreth connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Dreth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth lands a nice looking body kick.
Dreth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi. #T2#
Dreth throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Dreth blocks the low kick.
Dreth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenobi slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
We've been told by Kenobi's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dreth misses with a jab to the body
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Dreth.
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenobi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Dreth.
Kenobi needs to keep his hands up - Dreth had a free shot at his head there.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
It looked like Kenobi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Dreth misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Dreth misses the jab.
Dreth scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Kenobi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dreth to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenobi tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth misses the jab.
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Good work by Kenobi as he checks the leg kick.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth thows a leg kick but Kenobi checks it
and Kenobi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dreth wants to slow Kenobi down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth.
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!
Kenobi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenobi cracks Dreth with a good jab.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick from Dreth.
Dreth lands with a hook. Kenobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreth defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kenobi.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth misses the jab.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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#
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenobi checks it well.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenobi swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Dreth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kenobi takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenobi.
Kenobi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Kenobi as he checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kenobi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenobi tries to move into range but Dreth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth looks to land a body kick but Kenobi moved away.
Kenobi scores with a hook.
Dreth scores with a hook.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Dreth avoids them all with ease.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Kenobi jumps back.
Dreth misses with a straight right. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth 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 Kenobi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenobi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenobi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kenobi lands with a hook. Dreth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth looks to land a body kick but Kenobi moved away.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kenobi throws a head kick but Dreth moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick.
Dreth feints a counter leg kick.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi connects with a body shot.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a right hand that Kenobi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenobi also avoids with ease.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Kenobi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth misses with a double jab.
Dreth cracks Kenobi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenobi defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenobi with a body shot.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the body
and Dreth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dreth thuds his right hand into Kenobi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dreth thuds a left hand into Kenobi's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Kenobi blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dreth throws out a powerful jab.
Kenobi swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dreth. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Kenobi throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Dreth staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dreth! But no joy.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Kenobi saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kenobi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kenobi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenobi thuds his shin into the meat of Dreth's side.
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth. #T1#
Kenobi tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth 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.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi cracks Dreth with an open hand slap.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenobi moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Kenobi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dreth avoids it.
Kenobi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Dreth tries a low kick but Kenobi avoids it.
Kenobi takes one on the button.
Kenobi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Dreth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenobi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenobi.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
Dreth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenobi.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Kenobi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenobi connects with a right hand. Dreth shakes it off.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Dreth sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenobi.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenobi needs to keep his hands up - Dreth had a free shot at his head there.
Kenobi jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenobi, as that shot connected.
Dreth throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi blocks a head kick by Dreth.
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!
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Dreth moved away.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Dreth.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body shot.
Dreth slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Dreth staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Dreth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Dreth fakes the leg kick and cracks Kenobi in the body.
Kenobi lands a nice hook to Dreth's body. Dreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Dreth slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Kenobi. Those never looked like landing.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
Dreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi stuns Dreth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenobi 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.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kenobi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth lands with a hook. Kenobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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 Obi Wan Kenobi.
Well Dreth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Dreth throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and McKraken counters with a single leg into guard. Dreth didn't expect that.
McKraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreth is keeping the position for now.
McKraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth wants to sweep here but McKraken controlling him for the moment.
McKraken looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKraken advances to half guard. #T1#
McKraken stalling away here and it's allowed Dreth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dreth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKraken trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKraken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McKraken postures up in Dreth's guard and throws a big left but Dreth blocks it.
McKraken throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
McKraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Dreth cracks McKraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but McKraken is just out of range.
McKraken moves away from the strike by Dreth.
McKraken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKraken connects with a single shot there.
Dreth motions for McKraken to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKraken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKraken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dreth sprawls and moves away.
Dreth swings for the body but McKraken moves out of range.
Dreth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKraken in his tracks.
McKraken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from McKraken misses its intended target.
McKraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
Dreth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McKraken eats them both and turns towards Dreth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valen Dreth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKraken fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth misses with a low kick as McKraken jumps back.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Dreth is quick to defend against it.
McKraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him. #T4#
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Dreth.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dreth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKraken's hands.
McKraken blocks a head kick by Dreth.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Dreth is quick to defend against it.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. McKraken moves away and avoids it.
McKraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKraken looks for a takedown but Dreth sprawls well.
McKraken lands a body shot.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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#
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKraken attempts a counter takedown but Dreth avoids it well and moves away.
Dreth falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and McKraken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dreth tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
McKraken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dreth!
McKraken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreth's face.
McKraken trying to control but Dreth is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken breaks from Dreth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreth is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
McKraken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dreth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McKraken has his hands on Dreth's head, controlling the position.
McKraken tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
McKraken is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but McKraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McKraken trying to keep a closed guard but Dreth is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Dreth won't allow McKraken to sweep him here. #SUB#
McKraken has his foot on Dreth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dreth works his way back into a safe position though.
McKraken wants to sweep but no luck.
McKraken wants to hit a sweep here but Dreth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKraken there!
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.
Dreth avoids the attempt from McKraken to control.#T4#
McKraken is trying desperately to improve position.
McKraken regains half guard.
Dreth wants to take a breather but McKraken is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKraken is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemechu McKraken 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#
Dreth throws a front kick aimed at McKraken's knee but McKraken avoids it well.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. McKraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKraken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dreth defends well and McKraken ends up having to push Dreth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKraken is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dreth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKrakens head.
McKraken tries to pull guard but Dreth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
McKraken blocking some punches.
I was talking to McKraken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
McKraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dreth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken blocks a body shot from Dreth.
Dreth can't break the clinch.
Dreth lands with a right to the head.
McKraken looking for a takedown. #T1#
McKraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKraken misses with some punches.
Dreth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dreth blocking some punches.
McKraken keeps control of Dreth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
McKraken lands with a left to the head.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreth blocks an uppercut. #TD#
McKraken manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dreth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dreth moves nicely into side control.
McKraken struggling a bit here.
McKraken is not content to let Dreth control the position. #T3#
McKraken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dreth moves nicely into side control.
McKraken taking a bit of punishment here - Dreth scoring with strikes.
McKraken sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dreth working his ground and pound in the gym.#T4#
Dreth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dreth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McKraken can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McKraken is squirming around, avoiding Dreth's attempts to control the action.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKraken because Dreth loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dreth 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dixon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dixon wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
Dixon has knee on belly momentarily but Dreth bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dreth sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dreth 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.#SUB2#
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dreth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Dixon wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy. #T1#
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dreth!
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Dreth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dreth won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dreth wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well. #SUB#
Dreth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dreth is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Dreth is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dreth ducks right into an uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dreth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dreth avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon lands a jab to the head.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt
and Dreth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Dreth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon cracks Dreth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Dixon blocks the leg kick.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and Dreth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Dreth's ribs.
Dreth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.#TD2#
Dixon looking to score a takedown here. Dreth is defending well but Dixon drives through and ends up in Dreth's guard.
Dixon won't allow Dreth to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
Dreth 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#
Dixon wants to get back to full guard but Dreth has passed into side control.#T2#
Dreth landing a few strikes.
Dixon looking for a sweep but Dreth has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dixon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dreth landing strikes from the mount.
Dixon is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon regains half guard.
Dreth not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dreth stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.#SUB2#
Dreth avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dreth defends well.
Dreth lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Dixon looking for subs off his back but Dreth has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Dixon trying to hold on to Dreth's head to control him but Dreth postures up.
Dixon is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is in trouble now - Dreth has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Dreth has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dreth!
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon is looking to work his way around to Dreth's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dreth is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Dixon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dreth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dreth and Dixon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dreth has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dixon trying to control the position but Dreth is working away.
Dreth looks to move to half guard but instead Dixon has passed into mount! Damn!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dreth is looking to escape. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dreth tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
Dixon controlling from mount.
Dreth can't escape the position.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dixon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dreth is holding on tight. #T3#
Dreth is working to get back to half guard.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Dixon fails to advance to Dreth's back.
Dreth regains half guard.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Dixon has knee on belly momentarily but Dreth bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dixon is just content to waste time from the top position. Dreth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dixon's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dreth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon 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: C106: Nagasaki vs. Dreth
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dreth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreth is working for takedown but Nagasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Dreth blocks an elbow strike.
Nagasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dreth is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Dreth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dreth turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nagasaki wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy. #T1#
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dreth prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Dreth working over Nagasaki with some ground and pound. Nagasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Dreth tries to pass to full mount but Nagasaki defends it. #SUB#
Nagasaki actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dreth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreth passes into half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nagasaki is trying to control but can't.
Dreth wants to pass to mount but Nagasaki is defending the position.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.
Dreth is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dreth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dreth's back!
Nagasaki throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a shot to the head.
Dreth tries to roll but Nagasaki sticks to his back.
Dreth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Dreth defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dreth won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily. #SUB#
Nagasaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dreth uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick there by Dreth.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Dreth moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth misses with a few strikes there.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Dreth moves into the clinch.
Dreth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Nagasaki lands with a left to the head.
Nagasaki works on Dreth's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Dreth tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagasaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nagasaki.
Dreth is trying to drag Nagasaki to the mat but Nagasaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth is looking for a takedown.
Yuro Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth blocks an elbow strike from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth. #T2#
A short left from Dreth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Dreth.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dreth fails to land.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dreth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Dreth's front leg but catches the back leg as Dreth tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dreth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Dreth rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Dreth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth lands a right hand. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dreth.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Dreth lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Dreth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Dreth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth throws a counter combo.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dreth blocks the body kick.
Dreth scores with the left hand. Nagasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dreth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Nagasaki gets tackled into the cage by Dreth. Dreth maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth. #T1#
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Dreth.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Dreth takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dreth manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth. #T2#
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Dreth moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Dreth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.#CL2#
Nagasaki gets tackled into the cage by Dreth. Dreth maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Valen Dreth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Dreth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dreth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Dreth has hold of one of Nagasaki's legs. Nagasaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Dreth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nagasaki has his foot on Dreth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dreth works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagasaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dreth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Dreth wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki works over Dreth with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki cracks Dreth with a solid left hand.

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 Yuro Nagasaki.
I think Dreth 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Siam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Siam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dreth momentarily.
Siam throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siam's hands.
Siam tries to clinch but Dreth is having none of it.
Siam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Siam wants to clinch but Dreth slips to the side
and Dreth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Siam catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chan Siam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siam moves to clinch but Dreth breaks away
and Dreth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam lands a slapping body shot.
Siam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth stuns Siam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Siam lands with a good body shot.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Siam appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Siam goes for a double leg but Dreth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dreth continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch.
Siam is working for takedown but Dreth is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Dreth tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
Dreth misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Siam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam scores with a nice shot.
Siam is pulling down on Dreth's head to control his posture.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Siam managing to control the position.
Dreth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Siam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Siam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dreth stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam stops Dreth from passing to mount. #T3#
Siam is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Dreth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Siam wants to control but Dreth postures up.
Dreth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Dreth keeps moving and retains side control.
Dreth throws a strike aimed at the side of Siam's head but Siam avoids it well.#T4#
Siam wants to control but Dreth postures up.#SUB#
Dreth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siam rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dreth's guard! Nice work there by Siam! #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.
Dreth 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.
Siam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siam throwing strikes but missing.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dreth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Dreth misses.
Siam dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Siam's head and hops out.
Dreth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siam.
Good standup being displayed there by Siam as he connects with a hook.
Siam swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dreth counter with a right hand.
Siam dips to his left and cracks Dreth with an uppercut!
Dreth throws a right hand that Siam ducks under and follows up with a left that Siam also avoids with ease.
Siam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dreth slips under a jab.#T1#
Dreth scores with a nice strike.
Dreth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siam.
Siam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Siam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Chan Siam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth slips a straight right by Siam.
As Siam backs away, Dreth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Siam misses with a leg kick.
Dreth wants to clinch.
Siam sizes up Dreth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Siam coming out on top.
Siam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Siam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siam avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Siam misses with a body shot.
Dreth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valen Dreth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dreth under the eye.#CL2#
Siam has managed to clinch. #T3#
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Dreth lands with a right to the head.
Dreth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Siam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dreth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siam.
Siam stays in close to Dreth's body and controls the position.
Dreth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dreth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chan Siam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Siam with a nice head shot there.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Siam tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siam fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dreth clinches up against the cage.
Siam tries to stall but Dreth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siam taking a breather.
Siam is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Siam manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam just leaning against Dreth, taking a breather.
Siam is trying to pull guard but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.
Dreth has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Siam has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dreth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Siam can turn it around.
Siam tries to pull guard but Dreth holds him up against the cage and eventually Siam drops back down to his feet.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
Dreth tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Dreth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Siam looking to slow down the pace here.
Dreth tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
A short right from Dreth on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dreth fails to land.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siam backwards. #T2#
Dreth digs a right hand underneath Siam's ribcage. Siam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siam controlling the action here for a moment.
Valen Dreth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Siam's head.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dreth lands a body shot.
Siam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth lands an uppercut.
Dreth misses with a body punch.
Siam is trying to stall.
Siam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth is working Siam over against the cage.
Siam looking to stall.
Dreth tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dreth.
Siam tries to pull guard but Dreth won't allow it.
Dreth lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Dreth - that landed with a thud.
Siam blocks a body shot from Dreth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth presses Siam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dreth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Siam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dreth smiles and moves away.
Dreth slips under a jab from Siam.
Siam throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth. #T4#
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dreth lands with a nice body punch.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam misses the body punch
and Siam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Siam is rocked!
Siam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Siam is still on wobbly legs! Can Dreth finish him?
Siam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siam seems to have recovered his senses.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth tests Siam's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Siam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth throwing a counter right hand but Siam manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dreth 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Dreth throws a series of strikes that have Gavin backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
Gavin defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dreth.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Dreth with an uppercut!
Dreth has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.#T1#
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dreth scores with a head kick.
Dreth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Gavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Gavin lands a jab.#CL#
Dreth has closed the distance and engaged Gavin in a clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dreth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gavin after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gavin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Dreth gets an underhook and turns Gavin into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dreth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Dreth backing away here, and Gavin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Dreth has closed the distance and engaged Gavin in a clinch.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Gavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Gavin misses. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gavin throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
Dreth throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Dreth tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Dreth down.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Gavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
Dreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Dreth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Dreth takes one on the button.
Dreth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dreth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dreth throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gavin back to the cage. Dreth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Gavin is rocked!
Dreth lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gavin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dreth from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gavin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Dreth lands a front kick.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth. #CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.#TD#
Dreth manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
River stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dreth throws up his legs and catches River in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! River tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dreth! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Valen Dreth!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Bantamweight SF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidd tries to avoid it.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Kidd scores with a decent looking hook.
Dreth 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.
Dreth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kidd dips to his left and cracks Dreth with an uppercut!
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kidd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kidd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dreth.
Kidd cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd misses the jab.
Dreth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Kidd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dreth lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
Kidd misses the jab.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Dreth seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.#T1#
Kidd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
Kidd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kidd throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Kidd blocks the low kick.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidd tries to avoid it.
Kidd tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Kidd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dreths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kidd.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Kidd's defenses.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Kidd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kidd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Dreth.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Kidd blocks a jab.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd tries to move into range but Dreth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Kidd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Kidd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Kidd darts in and clinches Dreth up against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Kidd.
Dreth is trying to push Kidd away but Kidd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Kidd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dreth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kidd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dreth is trying to drag Kidd to the mat but Kidd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidd.
Dreth is looking for a takedown.
Dreth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kidd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dreth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kidd prevents a body shot from Dreth. #BC2#
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Dreth.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dreth motions for Kidd to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth misses the jab.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth. #T4#
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
A leg kick checked by Kidd.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Dreth connects with a jab.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd checks the leg kick.
Kidd takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Killer Kidd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth lands a nice shot that snaps Kidd's head back.
Dreth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kidd jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Dreth connects with a single shot there.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dreth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dreth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Nice jab there from Dreth. #CL#
Kidd rushes Dreth and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dreth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kidd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dreth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action. #T1#
Kidd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kidd lands with a right to the head.
Dreth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kidd prevents it.
Kidd working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth. #BC2#
Dreth manages to break the clinch.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd misses the jab.
Dreth slips under a jab from Kidd.
Dreth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kidd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth tries to work over Kidd's front leg with a kick but Kidd checks it.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Kidd misses with a straight right.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Kidd. #T2#
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Dreth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd misses the jab.
Good shot there by Dreth.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dreth cracks Kidd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Dreth.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Dreth's belly button to the back.
Dreth throws a shot to the body.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Dreth seems unphased.
Dreth throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
Kidd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dreth lands a jab.
Kidd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kidd misses the jab.
Dreth with a jab.
Dreth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Dreth cracks Kidd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth lands with a nice combination. Kidd backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dreth misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Kidd takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kidd defends it well.
Dreth digs a good body shot into Kidd's ribs.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kidd takes one on the button.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dreth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dreth slips a jab from Kidd.
Dreth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dreth moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Kidd throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth lands with a nice combination. Kidd backs away looking to recover.
Some bone on bone action there as Kidd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dreth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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#
Kidd blocks a jab.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dreth!
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Kidd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dreth darts in looking for a takedown but Kidd gets double underhooks and turns Dreth into the cage.
Dreth tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kidd defends it nicely.
Kidd slips a jab from Dreth.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Kidd rushes Dreth and presses him up against the cage.
Dreth tries to circle away but Kidd has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kidd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kidd.
Kidd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer Kidd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Kidd blocking some punches. #T1#
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kidd tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth blocks an uppercut.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
Kidd lands with a short shot to the head.
Kidd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dreth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dreth takes a shot to the head.
Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kidd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kidd keeps control of Dreth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
Dreth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dreth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidd to keep the fight standing.
Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action. #T2#
Kidd digs a right hand underneath Dreth's ribcage. Dreth let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Dreth's ribs.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Kidd misses with a straight right.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Dreth misses with a few strikes there.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
Kidd blocks a leg kick.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Dreth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kidd's head backwards.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kidd blocks the low kick.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidd moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dreth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kidd scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
Kidd slips a jab from Dreth.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Kidd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Dreth circles away and keeps his distance.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Donk. Dreth catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Kidd checks it.
Kidd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Dreth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dreth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kidd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dreth scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth jabs at Kidd's body.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kidd defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Kidd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dreth with a nice cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Killer Kidd!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Killer Kidd!

Killer Kidd wins by split decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Killer Kidd waved his t-shirt featuring Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Bantamweight QF
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Dreth slips under a jab from Pique.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pique lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Pique does it's job there.
Dreth 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.
Pique scores with a leg kick.
Dreth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pique.
Pique checks a leg kick.
Pique lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pique stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dreth, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Pique avoids it with no problem.
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Pique throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique lands a slapping body shot.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Dreth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pique throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Pique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Pique misses with a looping right.
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.#T1#
Dreth catches Pique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pique.
Juan Pique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pique misses with a kick to the body.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pique defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Pique is looking to counter punch.
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pique is able to avoid easily.
Pique throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Pique pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pique as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Pique was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dreth.
Pique connects with an inside leg kick.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pique!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth throws a strike aimed at the side of Pique's head but Pique avoids it well.
Dreth lands a nice forearm strike.
Dreth lands an elbow.
Pique struggling a bit here.
Pique tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pique has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pique dodges the ground and pound from Dreth.
Dreth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pique some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Dreth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dreth is chipping away with strikes.
Pique is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dreth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pique, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pique sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Dreth throws an elbow but Pique slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pique can't do much from the bottom here.
Pique defending against the ground and pound.
Pique looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pique has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dreth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dreth working away.#SUB2#
Dreth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pique tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Dreth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pique sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura but Pique is defending well. #SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura but Pique is defending well.
Dreth working away.
Dreth in side control, throwing shots but Pique defends.
Pique on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dreth cracks Pique with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Dreth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pique, who protects the arm well.
Pique is looking for a sweep.
Pique is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth throws an elbow but Pique slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pique walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pique misses with a straight right.
Dreth throws a good cross that connects.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Pique sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Pique saw it coming and moves away.
Pique looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Pique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Pique.
Pique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Pique.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth jabs Pique right on the nose. Pique blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Pique as Dreth shoots in.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pique moves away.
Pique scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Pique misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Dreth.
Pique misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pique throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dreth moves away from the strike by Pique.
Pique takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dreth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pique tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pique looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there.
Pique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pique is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pique keeping full guard, as Dreth tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pique is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Pique pulls Dreth in close to prevent any damage.
Pique looking for a sweep. Not yet Pique, not yet.
Dreth is fighting to break Pique's control of his arms but Pique is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pique is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pique is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth wants to sweep here but Pique controlling him for the moment.
Dreth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pique's guard. #REVB#
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Dreth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pique is looking to stand up but Dreth isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pique manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dreth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Pique defends easily.
Pique won't allow Dreth to sweep him here.
Pique wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #SU#
Pique gets to his feet - Dreth follows without any prompting.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Pique misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Dreth slips under a jab from Pique.
Pique looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Pique misses.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pique defends it well.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pique under the eye.
Pique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pique on the side of the head.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pique can pounce on him.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
A telegraphed right hand from Pique misses the target.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pique throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Pique cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pique lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
Dreth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pique in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pique cracks Dreth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pique lands a lovely overhand right.
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Dreth scores with a body shot.
Dreth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pique throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Pique lunges at Dreth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dreth's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pique throws a solid leg kick but Dreth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pique.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pique pushes Dreth away with a front kick.
Pique moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pique takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pique shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Pique. #T1#
Pique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
Pique throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Pique lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Dreth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pique doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Dreth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pique is looking for a sweep.
Pique is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Pique parries the strikes from Dreth easily there. Dreth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pique to escape.
Pique tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dreth working the ground and pound from side control.#T2##SUB2#
Dreth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pique is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pique is looking to reverse the position.
Juan Pique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth throws an elbow but Pique slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dreth working the body and head with strikes.
Pique gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pique gets full guard.
Pique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pique preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth working some strikes from top position.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pique working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth. #T3#
Pique seems keen to control Dreth's posture.
Pique working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
Pique pulls Dreth in to control the position.
Pique is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Pique blocks nicely.
Pique looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dreth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Dreth 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.
Pique utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dreth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Pique throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pique looking for a sweep. Not yet Pique, not yet.
Pique managing to control the position.
Dreth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dreth stands and throws Pique's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dreth landing strikes.
Pique tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dreth is trying to get an arm triangle but Pique is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dreth 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 for Valen Dreth!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Valen Dreth!

Valen Dreth wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Valen Dreth 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: SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Tosen feints the counter takedown.
Dreth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Dreth misses.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth lands a high kick!
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Dreth moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Tosen 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.#T1#
Tosen looking to pass the guard.
Dreth trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tosen drops back looking for a leg! Dreth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dreth manages to kick Tosen off! Tosen jumps back into Dreth's guard. #SUB#
Dreth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tosen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is trying to keep Tosen in close. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dreth wants to improve his position but instead Tosen has moved into half guard.
Dreth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tosen trying to control the position.
Dreth is working Tosen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Tosen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dreth 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 Tosen.#T3##SUB#
Dreth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tosen, who protects the arm well.
Tosen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dreth trying to control the position but Tosen is working away.
Tosen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dreth is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosen wants to control but Dreth is having none of it.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tosen tries to reverse the position but Dreth maintains control.
Dreth tries to control but Tosen wriggling away.
Dreth content just to control the position here.
Tosen taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Dreth has hold of Tosen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tosen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dreth tries to control but Tosen wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dreth throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tosen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dreth's guard.#SUB#
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tosen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dreth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tosen stacks Dreth 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 Tosen!
Tosen trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tosen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Tosen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Tosen laying and praying for a moment but Dreth takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tosen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Tosen tries to pass.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Tosen controlling him for the moment.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Tosen postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosen advances to half guard.
Tosen is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosen passes to full mount!
Dreth gets back to half guard.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Tosen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tosen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dreth!
Dreth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tosen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tosen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dreth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tosen is defending well. Dreth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tosen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dreth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
A victorious Valen Dreth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Finch misses.
Dreth throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch 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.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch blocks a jab.#T1#
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Dreth saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Dreth slips a jab from Finch.
Finch lands a head kick!
A left lands for Dreth.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Finch.#TD#
Dreth feints and as Finch raises his hands in defense, Dreth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth works over Finch with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Dreth stops Finch from standing up.
Dreth 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.
Dreth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dreth content to stall in guard here.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. #T3##ES2#
Finch pushes Dreth off and gets back to his feet.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Dreth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a jab to the head.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
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!
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch scores with a jab.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Finch throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a series of punches but Dreth avoids them all with ease.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Dreth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Finch throws Dreth to one side and escapes!
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Finch.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Finch.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Dreth.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Dreth drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Dreth had a free shot at his head there.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Finch.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Dreth wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Finch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dreth.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finch tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A jab from Dreth misses.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Dreth thumps Finch with a low kick.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Finch thinks about the counter body kick.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Dreth scores with a nice right hand.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dreth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.#T2#
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Dreth with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dreth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finch avoids it really well and circles away.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dreth under the eye.
Dreth thumps Finch with a low kick.
Finch slips under a jab from Dreth.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Dreth misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Dreth.#T3#
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dreth.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Finch.
Dreth cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Finch.
Dreth thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dreth misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch avoids the body shot from Dreth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Dreth only half commits.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Dreth tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Dreth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Finch throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth moves out of range as Finch strikes.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Finch cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch 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.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth lands a jab.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Dreth dives in and scores a takedown into Finch's guard.
Dreth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Finch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Finch!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch won't allow Dreth to sweep him here. #SU2#
Dreth is working an open guard so Finch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth motions for Finch to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth slips a straight right by Finch.#T2#
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch motions for Dreth to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth motions for Finch to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dreth at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch misses the jab.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Finch catches Dreth right on the button with a cross.
Finch lands a body shot.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth checks a low kick from Finch.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Dreth digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Finch.
Well Finch 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
Tomcic slips under a jab from Dreth.
Tomcic motions for Dreth to come forward. Tomcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomcic blocks a jab.#TD#
Dreth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tomcic wants to control but Dreth postures up.
Tomcic looking for a sweep but Dreth has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tomcic tries to hold on but Dreth postures up.
Tomcic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tomcic working to try and regain half guard.
Tomcic tries to lock up and control but Dreth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Dreth working Tomcic over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Dreth.
Dreth is looking to work his way around to Tomcic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tomcic 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.#SUB2#
Tomcic looking for submissions off his back.
Tomcic is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dreth seems to be looking for submissions.
Dreth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tomcic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Tomcic trying to hold on to Dreth's head to control him but Dreth postures up.
Dreth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tomcic reverses the position - he's now on top in Dreth's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreth is keeping the position for now.
Dreth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomcic chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Tomcic pushing down on Dreth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tomcic trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Dreth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomcic is working away from the top position though.
Tomcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomcic is just content to waste time from the top position. Dreth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tomcic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dreth's head.
Tomcic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Tomcic postures up.
Tomcic pushing down on Dreth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Dreth manages to get to full guard.
Tomcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dreth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomcic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreth is keeping the position for now.
Tomcic keeps trying to improve his position.
Tomcic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dreth can't keep his opponent in guard - Tomcic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
That's time! Dreth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomcic flicks out a counter leg kick but Dreth steps away.#TD#
Dreth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tomcic is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomcic is looking to get back to full guard here but Dreth has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tomcic is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomcic keeps working.
Tomcic tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position.
Dreth landing strikes. #T1#
Tomcic tries to improve position but can't.
Dreth working away.
Tomcic manages to get back to half guard.
Dreth is looking to advance position but Tomcic won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dreth lands a nice short elbow.
Dreth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tomcic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomcic wants to get back to full guard but Dreth has mounted him!#T2#
Tomcic is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dreth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomcic working to try and regain half guard.
Tomcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tomcic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dreth tries to pass to full mount but Tomcic defends it.
Tomcic is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tomcic moves into full guard.
Tomcic wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Tomcic keeps moving.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tomcic is looking for a triangle but Dreth pushes his legs off easily.
Tomcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Dreth trying to control but Tomcic postures up. #SUB2#
Tomcic seems to be working for a kimura but Dreth defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tomcic is trying to work for a kimura but Dreth is defending well.
Tomcic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomcic is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Tomcic has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dreth motions for Tomcic to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Dreth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tomcic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dreth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomcic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomcic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomcic postures up in Dreth's guard and throws a big left but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomcic pushes down on Dreth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Tomcic sits in half guard.
Tomcic slips a nice elbow through Dreth's hands, connecting with Dreth's forehead.#T1#
Tomcic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dreth trying to control from the bottom.
Dreth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomcic works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Tomcic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tomcic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Tomcic lands a nice shot to the head.
Vladimir Tomcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomcic landing shots from mount.
Dreth is working to get back to half guard.
Tomcic wants to control the pace but Dreth is squirming around nicely.
Tomcic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dreth is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Dreth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vladimir Tomcic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dreth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dreth tries to hold on but Tomcic pushes him away.
Tomcic lands a heavy elbow.
Tomcic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tomcic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Tomcic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dreth can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tomcic looking to control but Dreth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dreth is looking to improve his position but Tomcic isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Tomcic with good strikes from the mount here!
Tomcic lands a heavy elbow.
Dreth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tomcic.
Tomcic landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tomcic throws a sloppy strike and Dreth uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Dreth has ended up in Tomcic's guard. #SUB2#
Tomcic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dreth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dreth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tomcic looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tomcic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dreth 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Dreth sizes up Karter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dreth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Karter tries to sprawl but Dreth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter trying to control here.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth is taking a breather. Karter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dreth prevents Karter from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is trying to control but Dreth passes into side control!
Dreth tries to advance to mount but Karter denies him. #T1#
Karter struggling a bit here.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter wants to control but Dreth postures up.#SUB2#
Dreth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dreth but great work by Karter.
Dreth parries the strikes from Karter easily there. Karter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreth to escape.
Karter throwing strikes but Dreth manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karter keeps working.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Dreth tries to advance to mount but Karter denies him. #SUB2#
Dreth swings around for an armbar but Karter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dreth's guard.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Karter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karter works over Dreth with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Karter controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth 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.
Karter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dreth has an active guard here but Karter has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Karter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth moves into full guard.
Karter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Dreth blocks nicely.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dreth motions for Karter to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dreth - the referee stops the clock and Karter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dreth. Karter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karter takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karter blocks it well.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karter fails to land the takedown.
Dreth cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Karter avoids the head kick by Dreth.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth looks for the body kick but Karter saw that one coming.
Karter misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Dreth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Dreth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth 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#
Karter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dreth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karter has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Karter is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Karter tries to get to full guard but Dreth has control of the leg. #SUB#
Karter looking for submissions off his back.
Karter moves into full guard. #SUB#
Karter has an active guard here but Dreth has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Karter looking for subs from the bottom but Dreth mounts him!
Karter wants to control but Dreth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth fails to advance to Karter's back.
Karter gets back to half guard.
Karter trying to control here. #SUB#
Karter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreth pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Karter is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth moves nicely into side control.
Karter struggling a bit here.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from Karter but he's now mounted!
Karter wants to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Dreth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Karter misses with the combination.
Dreth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Karter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dreth cracks Karter with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Karter.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dreth manages to circle out of the way.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
Dreth scores with a nice body kick.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Karter avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Karter avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Karter jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth pushes Karter away with a front kick.
Dreth tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth tries to land a body kick
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Karter jumps back.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Dreth misses with a two punch combination.
Karter slips a straight right by Dreth.
Karter dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Karter's head and hops out.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karter tries to buck Dreth off but Dreth is having none of it.
Karter wants to control but Dreth postures up.#SUB2#
Dreth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karter tries to improve position but can't.
Dreth working away.#T3#
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Dreth trying to control the position but Karter is working away.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter stops Dreth from passing to mount.
Karter is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Karter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to 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.
Dreth works his way into side control.
Dreth staying calm.
Karter struggling a bit here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dreth 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth. #CL2#
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws a low kick but Gunn moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.#TD#
Dreth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is trying to control but Dreth manages to pass to mount!
Gunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dreth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dreth avoids the attempt from Gunn to control.#SUB#
Dreth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunn! #T2#
Gunn passes Dreth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dreth gets back to full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Gunn content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dreth has locked up a guillotine! Dreth's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gunn is holding on here and Dreth must be using up a lot of energy. Gunn has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dreth gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
A very excited looking Valen Dreth 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: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Dreth misses
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dreth works the jab nicely.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth scores with a hook.
Finch misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Finch lands but Dreth takes it in his stride.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Dreth works over Finch's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch jabs at Dreth's body.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head. #T1#
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dreth doesn't seem bothered though.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch is looking for the big counter here.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Finch misses.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dreths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Dreth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finch quickly recovers to half guard.
Finch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dreth manages to move to mount!
Finch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dreth tries to control but Finch wriggling away.
Dreth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finch really wants to buck Dreth off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Finch is squirming around, avoiding Dreth's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth won't let Finch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dreth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finch is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dreth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Finch to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Finch shrugs it off.
Dreth won't let Finch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dreth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finch is surviving well by controlling Dreth's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Dreth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Finch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Finch and Dreth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Finch bucks up and tries to throw Dreth off but instead Dreth has got his back!
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but Dreth has full control of the position and if anything, Finch has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Finch fending off the submission attempt from Dreth.
Finch is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dreth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth throws a head kick that half lands.
Dreth throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Finch.
Dreth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Finch misses.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dreth connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Dreth moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch slips a straight right by Dreth.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dreth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth staying out of range there.
Finch throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dreth.#T2#
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Dreth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Dreth catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dreth.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
A combination from Finch does no damage. #T3#
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch throws a low kick but Dreth moves out of range easily.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Finch.
Dreth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dreth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Dreth moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Finch throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
As Finch looks to move away, Dreth throws a big counter combo but Finch just gets out of the way.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Dreth throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Finch as Dreth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Dreth shoots in and bounces Finch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dreth is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Finch thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Dreth clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Finch lands.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth misses with a hook.
Finch throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.
Dreth misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Finch tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch checks a low kick from Dreth.
Finch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dreth misses with a looping right.#T2#
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth is looking for a counter combo.
Dreth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Finch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dreth off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dreth digs a good hook to Finch's body. #T3#
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Dreth throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Dreth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Dreth defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Finch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finch cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Dreth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Finch scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Dreth misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch sizes up Dreth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Dreth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finch 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch 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: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021

175 cm
28 yrs
148 lbs

163 cm
24 yrs
141 lbs

Dreth

Neri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Valen Dreth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rene Neri!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neri sprawls well. Neri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neri. #CL#
Dreth pushes Neri up against the cage in a clinch.
Neri tries to pull guard but Dreth won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Neri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Neri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Neri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neri keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dreth controlling from the top position.
Neri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neri wants to sweep but no luck.
Neri is pulling down on Dreth's head to control his posture. #T2#
Neri is continuing to stall.
Our spies down at at The Foundry inform us that Neri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Neri is keeping the position.
Neri has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Neri wants to control the position but Dreth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neri trying to hold on to Dreth's head to control him but Dreth postures up.
Dreth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neri trying to keep a closed guard but Dreth is proving a slippery customer.
Neri is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Dreth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neri!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dreth (0) vs (4) Neri#T4##SUB2#
Neri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dreth seems a little lost for a moment, as Neri dominates the positioning.
Neri tries to move to full mount but Dreth actually manages to regain half guard. #T5#
Neri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dreth (0) vs (7) Neri
Neri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Dreth 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.
Dreth is looking to get back to full guard here but Neri has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dreth (0) vs (10) Neri#T6#
Neri trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth tries to buck Neri off but Neri is having none of it.
Neri wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy. #T7#
Dreth tries to control but Neri manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dreth (0) vs (13) Neri
I really don't envy Dreth right now. #SUB2#
Dreth showing good submission defense here.
Dreth tries to roll but Neri sticks to his back.
Dreth is keeping busy. #T8#
Dreth tries to roll but Neri sticks to his back.
Neri looking to hold on to the position here but Dreth rolls and ends up regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dreth (2) vs (13) Neri
Dreth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dreth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dreth in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Dreth trying to pass the guard but Neri defending well.
Neri wants to improve his position but Dreth is controlling well.
Neri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dreth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dreth's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dreth (2) vs (17) Neri
Dreth tries to roll but Neri sticks to his back.
Neri controlling the position well here. Dreth rolled but Neri kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T10#
Dreth is trying to break free.
Good control from Neri.#SUB2#
Neri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Neri struggling to keep hold of the position. #T11#
Dreth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neri is thwarting Dreth's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dreth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dreth (2) vs (20) Neri
Dreth trying his best to control but Neri has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dreth (2) vs (22) Neri#T12#
Neri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neri is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dreth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neri passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dreth (2) vs (25) Neri
Dreth gets back to half guard.#T13#
Neri moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dreth (2) vs (28) Neri
Dreth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dreth (2) vs (30) Neri
Dreth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neri is looking to stall here but Dreth recovers full guard. #T14#
Neri trying to move into half guard but instead Dreth has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dreth (4) vs (30) Neri
Dreth passes Neri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neri.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neri keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neri wins on points by 30 to 4.
Rene Neri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021

175 cm
28 yrs
148 lbs

160 cm
27 yrs
152 lbs

Dreth

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valen Dreth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Dreth against the cage.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Dreth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Dreth is now in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dreth (2) vs (0) Lee
Dreth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dreth passes into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dreth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Dreth from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dreth has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dreth pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dreth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

167 cm
25 yrs
146 lbs

175 cm
28 yrs
148 lbs

Judge

Dreth

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dreth takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Dreth manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge passes Dreth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Dreth is defending it quite comfortably.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dreth wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well. #T2#
Dreth moves into full guard.
Dreth can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dreth is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dreth is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard. #T3#
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge is taking a breather. Dreth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dreth is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Judge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dreth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Dreth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (0) vs (4) Dreth
Dreth not allowing Judge to control his hands.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Dreth keeps control of the position. #T5#
Judge trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Dreth looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Judge taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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: SFL 98 | Falling Bridge
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Keenan Jr misses the jab.
Dreth misses with a takedown
and Keenan Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Dreth blocks the low kick.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Keenan Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth slips a straight right by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dreth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut
and Dreth counters with a thumping low kick.
Keenan Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Keenan Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keenan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan Jr blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keenan Jr 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.
Keenan Jr misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Dreth jumps guard.
Keenan Jr preventing the sweep.
Keenan Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Dreth has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Keenan Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dreth has tightened it up now! Keenan Jr 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 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valen Dreth!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 88 | Turmoil
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dreth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Dreth drives through with a takedown into Hackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hackett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dreth escapes and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Dreth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dreth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hackett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dreth but great work by Hackett.
Hackett tries to advance to mount but Dreth denies him.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dreth parries the strikes from Hackett easily there. Hackett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreth to escape. #SUB2#
Hackett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hackett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dreth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Hackett gets to mount! Dreth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dreth is trying desperately to improve position.
Dreth is working hard here to advance position.
Hackett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dreth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackett controlling the position easily from mount.
Dreth wants to control but Hackett is having none of it.#T4#
Hackett content just to control the position here.
Dreth tries to hold on but Hackett postures up.#SUB2#
Dreth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hackett.
Hackett controlling his opponent.
Hackett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth regains half guard.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Hackett sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.
Hackett is looking to chop away at Dreth's legs.
Dreth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hackett sprawls and moves away.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Hackett clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Dreth throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Hackett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dreth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreth, pushing him back against the cage.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Dreth improves position.
Dreth tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreth 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.
Hackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dreth circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Hackett's leg but Hackett calmly moves out of range.
Dreth tries to bum rush Hackett with a series of wild strikes but Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Hackett moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Dreth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Dreth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackett on the side of the head.
Hackett 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. #TD#
Dreth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hackett sprawls well initially but Dreth persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dreth escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dreth!
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Dreth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hackett, who protects the arm well.
Hackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dreth off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
Dreth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hackett is hanging on to Dreth's back as he tries to escape.
Hackett is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dreth rolls, trying to escape but Hackett keeps control of the position.
Dreth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hackett.
Hackett controlling well, preventing Dreth from escaping the position.
Dreth trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
Dreth throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Dreth tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hackett. #BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dreth ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Dreth - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Dreth defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Hackett lands a nice shot that snaps Dreth's head back.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dreth looks for a takedown but Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackett lands the left hand.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Hackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth sizes up Hackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dreth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dreth lands a right hook to the body.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
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!
Hackett jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett misses the jab.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Hackett scores with a nice right hand.
Dreth throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Hackett tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
Dreth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackett moves out of range as Dreth strikes.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Dreth moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Dreth counters with a low kick, right behind Hackett 's knee.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Dreth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dreth working the head and body with strikes.
Dreth tries to move to mount but Hackett blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hackett tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hackett 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Varga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Varga scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
Nacho Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varga swinging wildly here.
Dreth connects with a solid leg kick.
Varga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Varga misses with an uppercut.
Varga misses with a body kick.
Dreth throws a jab when Varga was well out of range.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varga.
Nice body punch from Varga. #TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dreth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB#
Dreth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Varga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Varga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Varga! #REVB#
Dreth is looking for a sweep.
Dreth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Varga is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Varga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dreth 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.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Varga moves into full mount! Dreth won't be happy about that!
Varga controlling from the full mount.
I've been told that Varga has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dreth is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Varga wants to take his opponent's back but Dreth doesn't allow it.
Dreth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Varga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dreth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Varga content just to control the position here.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Varga wants to take his opponent's back but Dreth doesn't allow it.
Dreth is squirming around, avoiding Varga's attempts to control the action.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount. #T3##SUB2#
Varga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dreth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dreth shrugs it off.
Dreth manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Dreth is looking to get back to full guard here but Varga has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dreth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Varga is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dreth will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dreth is looking to regain half guard here but Varga keeps moving and retains side control.
Varga wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.
Dreth wants to control but Varga postures up.
Dreth is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Varga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dreth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dreth is looking for a sweep.
Varga tries to advance to mount but Dreth denies him.
Varga moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nacho Varga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Varga slips the punch.
Dreth slips a straight right by Varga.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Dreth cracks Varga with an open hand slap.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Varga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Varga is just out of range.
Dreth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varga. That did some damage!
Varga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Varga there.
Varga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Varga misses with a looping right.
Varga thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varga walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Varga punishes Dreth's body with a nice straight punch.
Varga misses with a looping right.
Nacho Varga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dreth backs up against the cage.
Varga ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.#T1#
Varga throws a good cross that connects.
Varga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nacho Varga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varga misses with a body kick.
Varga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varga thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Varga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Varga throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Varga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Varga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Varga. #TD#
Dreth gets a double leg takedown into Varga's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth passes into half guard.
Varga tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Dreth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varga defends it well.
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varga keeps working.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Varga dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Dreth 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.
Dreth is looking to pass Varga's guard but actually Varga recovers to full guard. #T3#
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Varga is retaining full guard.
Varga being controlled here, momentarily.
Varga keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Varga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Varga is trying to keep Dreth in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varga misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Varga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dreth checks it well.
Varga defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Varga checks a leg kick.
Varga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Dreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varga misses the jab.
Varga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
A big left from Varga misses.
Varga dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Varga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Varga settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Varga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nacho Varga 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#
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth scores with a jab. Varga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dreth throws a right and a left that Varga avoids nicely.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Varga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Varga throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth feinted with a counter takedown.
Varga misses with a double jab.
Varga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dreth.
Dreth cracks Varga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Varga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Varga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Dreth slips a straight right by Varga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varga tries to land a front kick but Dreth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Varga.
Varga just misses with a punch to the body.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth attempts a counter takedown but Varga avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Varga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Varga misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Varga.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dreth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Varga misses with a low kick.
Dreth slips a jab from Varga.
Dreth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Varga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dreth. That's going to slow Varga down.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Varga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Varga.
Varga misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Varga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it.
Varga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Varga lands the left hand.
Nacho Varga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Dreth misses
and Varga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varga lands a jab to the head.
Varga lands with an overhand left.
Varga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth defending well as Varga loads up on a big left hand.
Varga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Varga pushes Dreth away with a front kick.
Varga misses with an uppercut.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Varga off the cage and back into range.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varga.
Varga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dreth back to the cage. Varga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Varga moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Varga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Varga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Varga slips a jab from Dreth.
Varga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varga.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Varga moved out of range nicely.
Varga throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Varga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Varga connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth slips under a jab from Varga.
Varga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth lands a slapping body shot.
Dreth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varga as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Varga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dreth counters with a leg kick.
Varga blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
The crowd cheers as Varga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varga moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Dreth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Varga is out of range.
Varga takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Varga cracks Dreth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Varga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dreth swings for the body but Varga moves out of range.
Varga lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Varga throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Varga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Varga is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Varga.
The fighters circling - Varga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varga lands a front kick.
Varga swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varga scores with a leg kick.
Dreth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Varga throws a right and a left that Dreth avoids nicely.
Varga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Varga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho Varga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varga 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho Varga!
In his post fight interview, Nacho Varga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 72 | Reloaded
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dreth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Dreth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Dreth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gavin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gavin moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.#TD2#
Dreth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dreth trying to control the position.
Gavin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Gavin stands and steps away. Dreth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Dreth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dreth passes Gavin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth prevents Gavin from standing back up. #SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gavin defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.
Gavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away.
Gavin is in trouble now - Dreth has advanced to mount! #T1#
Dreth won't let Gavin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Gavin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth tries to control but Gavin wriggling away.
Gavin tries to buck Dreth off but he can't manage it.
Dreth lands a big shot there that rocks Gavin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gavin is trying to stand.
Gavin stops Dreth from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Dreth won't let Gavin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dreth wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely.
Gavin really wants to buck Dreth off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gavin is trying to stand.
Gavin prevents Dreth from taking his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.
Gavin 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.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gavin blocking the ground and pound.
Gavin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dreth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Dreth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Dreth looking to secure an arm triangle but Gavin defends it well.
Gavin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dreth misses with a head shot.
Gavin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB2#
Dreth has control of Gavin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gavin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dreth misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4##ES#
Gavin bucks Dreth off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gavin tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dreth checks it well.
Gavin throws a right hand that Dreth ducks under and follows up with a left that Dreth also avoids with ease.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin misses with a hook.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Dreth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dreth. #ES#
Gavin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dreth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gavin is fending him off so far but Dreth persists. Nope, Gavin circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dreth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Dreth checks a leg kick. #CL#
Dreth gets tackled into the cage by Gavin. Gavin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dreth counters with a takedown into side control.

Gavin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Dreth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dreth 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.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dreth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Dreth moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Gavin as Dreth shoots in.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gavin. Gavin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
No joy there for Dreth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin connects with a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Gavin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavin circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Dreth 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.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin is looking to stand up but Dreth isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Gavin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dreth has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Dreth is trying to break the clinch but Gavin is controlling him.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreths head.
Gavin cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Dreth prevents a body shot from Gavin. #T3#
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin takes a shot to the head.
Dreth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Dreth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dreth lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Dreth walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dreth looks to land a combination. Gavin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Gavin throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Gavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreth lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Gavin lands a body shot.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gavin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Dreth pulls Gavin into guard.
Gavin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dreth is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a triangle but Gavin pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Gavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin connects with a crisp jab.
Gavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dreth is able to avoid easily.
Dreth throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dreth just manages to avoid it.
Gavin swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range. #CL#
Dreth gets tackled into the cage by Gavin. Gavin maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Dreth does no damage.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dreths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gavin misses its target.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Dreth darts in looking for a takedown but Gavin gets double underhooks and turns Dreth into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Gavin slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Dreth ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
Dreth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A combination from Dreth does no damage.
Gavin feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Gavin feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Dreth works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dreths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Gavin avoids it easily.#CL#
Gavin moves into the clinch successfully.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dreth.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dreth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
Gavin tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Gavin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dreth's efforts to push away.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dreth fails to land.
Gavin misses with a body punch.
Dreth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gavin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dreth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dreth prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Dreth jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Dreth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Gavin takes the fight into the clinch.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreth fails to pull guard. #T3#
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dreth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tommy Gavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gavin tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Dreth is working Gavin over against the cage.
Dreth jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dreth wants to get back to striking at distance but Gavin won't allow it.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Dreth struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action. #T4#
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Dreth blocking some punches.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Gavin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Dreth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dreth.
Gavin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dreth is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Dreth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gavin 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 64 | Marley Fest
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Karter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dreth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karter wants to hit a sweep here but Dreth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karter there!
Karter is squirming around, avoiding Dreth's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karter wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Karter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dreth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karter manages to get to full guard.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Karter is retaining full guard.
Karter trying to control the position.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dreth defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreth passes into side control.
Dreth works to advance to full mount. Karter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karter tries to reverse the position but Dreth maintains control.#T3#
Karter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karter gets full guard.#SUB#
Karter looking for subs off his back but Dreth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dreth stalling.
Karter is trying to control but Dreth passes into side control!
Karter is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB2#
Dreth tries for a kimura but Karter is defending well.
Karter tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dreth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karter tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Dreth - just one landing.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dreth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Dreth throws out a powerful jab.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Karter misses with a head kick. #T1#
Karter digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Karter lands a head kick!
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Karter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Dreth takes one on the button.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter is looking to clinch but Dreth is avoiding it.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Karter swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth misses with a wild combination.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Karter checks the leg kick.#CL#
Karter takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Karter tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karter takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Dreth both land. Nice combination.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dreth lands an overhand right.
Dreth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter lands an overhand right.#TD#
Karter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreth, not yet. #T4#
Dreth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Karter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Dreth settles back down.
Dreth lands a jab.
Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Karter gets a takedown into half guard.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Karter is trying to control. Dreth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dreth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Karter defends easily.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dreth wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter slips nicely into half guard.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dreth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karter thows a huge punch but Dreth dodges it nicely.
Dreth trying to control here.
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. Karter connects with a nice short shot to Dreth's temple. #SUB#
Karter seems to be looking for submissions.
Karter wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Dreth thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Karter connects with a body shot.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karter moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth with a jab.
Karter throws a nice head kick!
Dreth avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Dreth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karter quickly recovers to half guard.
Karter wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valen Dreth.
I've got Dreth 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
In his post fight interview, Valen Dreth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 51 | Bloody Death Roll
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick.
Dreth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dreth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dreth fails to land with a series of punches.
Georgiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Georgiev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Georgiev tries a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth motions for Georgiev to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth motions for Georgiev to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Georgiev looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Dreth misses. #TD2#
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dreth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dreth keeps working.
Georgiev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Georgiev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Georgiev trying to control the position but Dreth is working away.
Georgiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Georgiev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Georgiev trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Georgiev. #SUB2#
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dreth is looking to regain half guard here but Georgiev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Georgiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dreth, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Dreth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.
Georgiev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Georgiev in side control, throwing shots but Dreth defends. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Georgiev tries to move to mount but Dreth blocks the move with his legs.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Georgiev throws an elbow but Dreth slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Georgiev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Georgiev trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth dodges the ground and pound from Georgiev.
We've been informed that Georgiev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth is looking for a sweep.
Dreth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Georgiev. #SUB2#
Georgiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georgiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dreth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev 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#
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Georgiev moves out of range as Dreth throws a body kick.
Dreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dreth connects with a body shot.
Georgiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dreth connects with a looping right hand.
Georgiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dreth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Georgiev scores with a nice right hand.
Georgiev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.#TD2#
Georgiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Georgiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Prohor Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dreth controls Georgiev momentarily but Georgiev frees himself.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Georgiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Georgiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Georgiev controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dreth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dreth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Georgiev. #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Georgiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Georgiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Georgiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georgiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valen Dreth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev is looking to land body kicks.
Georgiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Georgiev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Georgiev ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth checks a leg kick nicely.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Georgiev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dreth is not content to let Georgiev control the position.#T4#
Georgiev passes into side control, despite Dreth's attempt to control the position.
Dreth isn't going anywhere.
Georgiev trying to control the action but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dreth lands with a nice body punch.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Georgiev checks it well.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Dreth is predictable there
and Georgiev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Georgiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth walks into a stiff left hand from Georgiev.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Georgiev takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Dreth. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Georgiev checks it.#T1#
Nice shot by Dreth.
Georgiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Georgiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgiev. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Georgiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Georgiev misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Georgiev finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
and Georgiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Georgiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
Dreth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georgiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Georgiev's head but Georgiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Some wild striking there from Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lazy left from Dreth finds it's target.
Georgiev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth swings widly with a right hand
and Georgiev counters with a straight right hand.
Dreth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Georgiev on the side of the head.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dreth blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Georgiev!
Georgiev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Georgiev.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Georgiev slips a jab and a cross from Dreth.
Nice body kick there by Georgiev.
Dreth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Georgiev counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Dreth fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Georgiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgiev loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth tries to clinch
and Georgiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Georgiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiev.
Georgiev blocks the body kick.
Georgiev with the counter takedown but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Georgiev has time to react.
Dreth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Georgiev checks it well.
Georgiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Georgiev throws a shot to the body.
Georgiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dreth misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Georgiev lands.#TD2#
Georgiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dreth sprawls well initially but Georgiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Georgiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dreth has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georgiev drops an elbow to the side of Dreth's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prohor Georgiev.
I've got Georgiev 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prohor Georgiev!
Our winner, Prohor Georgiev, 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: SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth checks a low kick from Gavin.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dreth under the eye.
Gavin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dreth checks a low kick from Gavin.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dreth's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dreth.
Dreth slips under a jab from Gavin.
Donk. Dreth catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin tries to move into range but Dreth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Dreth.
Gavin connects with the punch.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gavin slips a jab and a cross from Dreth.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth checks a low kick from Gavin.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth checks a leg kick.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
Dreth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dreth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Dreth counters with a good low kick that Gavin was not able to check.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Dreth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Dreth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dreth checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Dreth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth checks a leg kick.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Dreth.
Gavin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Dreth.
Dreth throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dreth is able to avoid easily.
Gavin sizes up Dreth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dreth.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin tries to move into range but Dreth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Gavin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gavin defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Dreth blocks the low kick.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dreth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gavin. Gavin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Dreth's front leg but catches the back leg as Dreth tries to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin cracks Dreth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Dreth checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dreth.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dreth. That snapped Gavin's head back.
Gavin connects with a leg kick.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Dreth avoids it well.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
As Dreth looks to move away, Gavin throws a big counter combo but Dreth just gets out of the way.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dreth lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Dreth slips a jab and a cross from Gavin.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
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 Tommy Gavin 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#
Gavin misses with a hook.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin blocks a low kick nicely.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Gavin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dreth.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin connects with a single shot there.
Gavin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth slips a straight right by Gavin.
Dreth cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gavin misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth blocks a jab.#T1#
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Dreth throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin lands a jab.
Dreth walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth walks into a left hand.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Gavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gavin throws a low kick but Dreth moves out of range easily.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dreth takes a step back to recover.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dreth slips under a jab from Gavin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dreth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dreth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Dreth tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Dreth checks the leg kick.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Dreth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gavin won't be happy with that.
Gavin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dreth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dreth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dreth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gavin is pushing Dreth's head away, looking to escape. Dreth manages to hold on to the position though.
Dreth wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet.
Dreth trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Dreth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dreth wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
Gavin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Gavin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth connects with a high kick.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dreth in his tracks.
Dreth with a hook.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dreth tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Dreth.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Gavin lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Dreth looks to move away, Gavin throws a big counter combo but Dreth just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Dreth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Gavin scores with a jab.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Dreth.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Gavin tries a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth thumps Gavin with a low kick.
Gavin throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreth connects with a right hand. Gavin shakes it off.
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Dreth throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth checks a low kick from Gavin.
A big left from Gavin misses.
A left lands for Gavin.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dreth slips a jab from Gavin.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Dreth counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin throws a front kick aimed at Dreth's knee but Dreth avoids it well.
Dreth throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
A clash of legs there as Dreth blocks the low kick.
Dreth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gavin's hands.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dreth connects with a solid leg kick.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Gavin slips a straight right by Dreth.
Dreth tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Gavin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dreth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dreth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dreth tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
A cross from Gavin lands.
A punch combination from Dreth misses.
Dreth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.#T4#
Dreth cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Gavin is rocked!
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Oh Gavin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dreth measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gavin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth 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: SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Ford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Dreth.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ford defends it well.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Dreth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ford is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dreth off and has taken his back!
Ford scores with punches and elbows.
Dreth covering up well under a series of strikes from Ford.
Dreth tries to break free. #T2#
Ford punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ford throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dreth covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dreth is keeping busy.
Ford is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ford gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ford gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ford apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Dreth motions for Ford to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ford holds on and takes a little breather.
Dreth won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth won't allow Ford to sweep him here.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Dreth is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Ford misses
enabling Dreth to counter with a crisp jab.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Ford closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2#
Dreth breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ford pushes Dreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dreth.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Ford working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth is trying to pull guard but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Dreth wants to take the fight to the mat but Ford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ford checks a leg kick.
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ford throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ford misses.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford blocks a leg kick.
Ford lands a head kick!
Ford throws a series of strikes that have Dreth backpedaling.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down.
Dreth throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Dreth seems unphased.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford controlling the position.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.#T3#
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dreth is controlling him.
Ford can't keep his opponent in guard - Dreth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ford keeping control of the position.
Dreth is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dreth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dreth is taking a breather. Ford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford trying to control but Dreth postures up. #SUB2#
Dreth wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dreth is looking to advance position but Ford won't allow it.
Dreth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Ford!
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a head kick that Dreth semi-blocks.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Ford misses with a leg kick.
Dreth is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Dreth digs a good hook to Ford's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.#CL#
Ford instigates a clinch.
Ford looking to stall.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with some punches. #T1#
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landon Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dreth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards. #BC2#
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dreth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dreth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dreth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Dreth checks a low kick from Ford.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dreth throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ford to the ground. Dreth is now in Ford's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dreth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ford dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Dreth working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dreth's head.
Ford throws an elbow that misses. Dreth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ford's guard. Nice move by Dreth!#REVB#
Ford is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth preventing the sweep. #T3#
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford seems keen to control Dreth's posture.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#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.
Ford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dreth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is not content to let Dreth control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dreth 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Valen Dreth!

Valen Dreth wins by majority decision!
After the fight, Valen Dreth 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: SFL 21 | Gold Rush
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Quiniou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dreth sprawls well initially but Quiniou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dreth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dreth won't allow Quiniou to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dreth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiniou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quiniou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Quiniou tries to pass.
Quiniou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Quiniou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou throws a nice looking combination but Dreth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreth throws a counter high kick but Quiniou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Quiniou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dreth as he jumps to the side.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth defending well as Quiniou loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Quiniou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dreth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth 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.#T3#
Dreth trying to control the position.
Dreth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quiniou controls the pace.#SUB#
Dreth working for a triangle but Quiniou defends it easily.
Quiniou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quiniou tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quiniou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quiniou wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Quiniou forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quiniou pulls his head out easily.
Quiniou wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dreth defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Quiniou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quiniou showed some decent athleticism there.
Dreth gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Quiniou sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dreth doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Quiniou 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 Dreth - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Al Balushi lands a slapping body shot.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dreth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a right hook to the body.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Dreth throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Dreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Al Balushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Dreth.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Dreth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Dreth misses with the combination.
Dreth lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Dreth moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Dreth blocks the body kick. #T2#
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth 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 Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi 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 Dreth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dreth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dreth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Balushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Dreth throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Al Balushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Dreth.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
Dreth moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Dreth's knee but Dreth avoids it well.
Dreth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dreth checks it well.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Balushi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Balushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Dreth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.
Dreth misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi lands a front kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dreth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dreth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Dreth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Dreth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Balushi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Balushi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Balushi! #REVB#
Dreth is trying to control Al Balushi's posture but Al Balushi avoids it.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to 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.
Dreth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Balushi off and has taken his back!
What can Al Balushi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T1#
Dreth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Balushi for as long as he can get away with.
Al Balushi trying to control the position but Dreth manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Dreth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Balushi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Balushi for a finish. #SUB#
Dreth looking for the choke but no joy.
Al Balushi 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.
Al Balushi can't escape the position. #SUB#
Dreth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Balushi is defending well though. Dreth let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB#
Dreth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Balushi rolls, trying to escape but Dreth keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Dreth looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Al Balushi fending off the submission attempt from Dreth. #SUB#
Al Balushi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dreth's arms. #T3#
Dreth tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Balushi pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Dreth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Dreth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Al Balushi right now.
Dreth struggling to keep hold of the position. #T4##SUB#
Dreth is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Dreth looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Al Balushi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Dreth is persistently looking for the submission but Al Balushi is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balushi is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi scores with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Dreth sees coming a mile off.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Balushi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dreth somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Balushi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Balushi. #T1#
Dreth avoids a kick to the body.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt - Al Balushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dreth. That did some damage!
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth ducks right into an uppercut from Al Balushi.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Al Balushi tries to move into range but Dreth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Al Balushi lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Dreth takes one on the button.
Dreth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Balushi tries to avoid it but Dreth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Balushi to the ground. Al Balushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth walks into a stiff left hand from Al Balushi.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Dreth scores with a hook to the body. Al Balushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Balushi. That one must have hurt.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Al Balushi thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Balushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Balushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth blocks the body kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi misses with a wild combination.
Al Balushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth feinted with a counter takedown.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Al Balushi sprawls well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Balushi misses the target.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Balushi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Dreth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Balushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Dreth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Al Balushi really felt that one!
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi 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.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
A lazy body kick from Al Balushi
and Dreth counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Balushi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Sor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sor scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Sor checks it.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Sor throws a right hand that Dreth ducks under and follows up with a left that Dreth also avoids with ease.
Sor blocks a jab.
Dreth catches Sor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dreth tries to land a front kick but Sor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dreth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Sor's head.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Sor checks it.
Dreth misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sor pushes Dreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Dreth avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor lands a shoulder strike.
Sor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dreth swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sor.
Dreth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Sor.
Sor misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dreth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sor working aggressively here. #BC#
Dreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth walks into a jab.
Sor throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Sor connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth tries to bum rush Sor with a series of wild strikes but Sor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sor missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dreth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Sor gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Dreth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dreth controls Sor momentarily but Sor frees himself.
Sor stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.#T2##SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Sor controlling him for the moment.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Sor from controlling successfully.
Dreth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dreth working a defensive guard here.
Dreth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sor is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Sor wants to take a breather but Dreth is having none of it. #SUB#
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sor pulls his head out easily.
Dreth wants to control but Sor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sor is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
It looks like Sor is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sor misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sor moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.#TD#
Dreth pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Dreth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sor escapes and throws Dreth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Dreth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.
Sor gets to mount! Dreth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dreth wants to hold on but Sor pushes him away.
Dreth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dreth wants to hold on but Sor pushes him away.
Dreth tries to improve his position but instead Sor has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saenchai Sor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dreth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sor's head.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth throws a wild body kick that Sor sees coming a mile off.
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sor doesn't seem bothered though.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sor.
Sor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sor.
Dreth tests Sor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Sor.
Dreth misses with a hook. Sor ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Sor dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Sor throws a head kick but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sor connects with a body shot.
Sor throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Sor is rocked!#T1#
Dreth is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sor flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sor is out cold! Dreth holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
In his post fight interview, Valen Dreth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Dreth clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dreth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Dreth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dreth's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Dreth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dreth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dreth working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Dreth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit pushes down on Dreth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Dreth is defending well. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dreth sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
Dreth is trying to control but can't.
Dreth is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth 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.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dreth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Sitsongrit 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#
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Sitsongrit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dreth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dreth looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sitsongrit passes into side control!
Sitsongrit advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Sitsongrit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sitsongrit mounts Dreth! Really nice guard pass there! #T4#
Dreth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dreth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit fails to move to back control.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to finish this one by submission but Dreth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dreth is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Dreth to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Showtime Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dreth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Dreth moved away.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Dreth takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Dreth's front leg but catches the back leg as Dreth tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Dreth's front leg.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Dreth checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Dreth wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Dreth moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Dreth prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dreth blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Dreth can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #TD#
Sitsongrit successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dreth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dreth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dreth has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dreth is sitting in close to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dreth is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dreth is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sitsongrit.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Showtime Sitsongrit!
Showtime Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Showtime Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Valen Dreth spoke after the fight, saying 'The battle was lost but the war will be won!'.

Event: WPFC 38 - DaBell vs.Showtime
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dreth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dreth punishes Lespin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lespin misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Lespin misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dreth gets caught napping as Lespin dives in and scores a takedown. Dreth manages to retain guard.
Dreth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Lespin controlling him for the moment.
Lespin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Dreth is looking for a triangle but Lespin pushes his legs off easily.
Lespin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dreth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lespin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Dreth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lespin doesn't defend quickly enough and Dreth has managed to lock this one up! Can Lespin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dreth on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valen Dreth!
A very excited looking Valen Dreth 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: Bloodbath 10
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dryswood or perhaps it was just good defense by Dreth, which made it look bad.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Dryswood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
Dreth has hold of Dryswood's hands but Dryswood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dryswood working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dreth has his hands clasped together around Dryswood's back. He's all about the action.
Dryswood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dreth's head.
Dreth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dryswood drops an elbow to the side of Dreth's head. #SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dreth is looking to control Dryswood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dreth avoid being mounted?
Dryswood winds up and cracks Dreth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dryswood is nestled in close to Dreth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dryswood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Dreth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dreth has hold of Dryswood's hands but Dryswood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dreth is pressing down on Dryswood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dryswood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dreth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dryswood defends it easily.#SUB#
Dryswood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dryswood stands up over Dreth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dreth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dryswood is keeping the position for now.
Dryswood keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dryswood tries to strike from the bottom.
Dryswood trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Dryswood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dryswood tries to strike from the bottom.
Dryswood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dryswood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dreth advances position into side control!
Dryswood wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dreth controls the position.
Dryswood is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dreth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dryswood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dreth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dryswood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dryswood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Dreth swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Valen Dreth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bloodbath 7
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Snicket bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snicket takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Snicket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snicket ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snicket! But no joy.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snicket checks a leg kick.
Snicket takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snicket swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snicket.
Dreth misses with a hook. Snicket ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Snicket misses with a left hand
and Dreth counters with a huge left! Snicket is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dreth isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Snicket from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dreth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth is the new featherweight champion!
Valen Dreth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Good exchange - Dreth coming out on top.
Dreth connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Dreth.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Dreth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Dreth stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Dreth is quick to defend against it.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFA 5
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Snicket moves away and avoids it.
Snicket is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Dreth misses
and Snicket counters with a straight right hand.
Dreth batters Snicket with a massive right followed by a huge left! Snicket is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Dreth lands a final crushing right hand to drop Snicket to the mat with a gruesome thud! Dreth is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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: IFA 2
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Dreth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kizota to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Dreth is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kizota frees his head nicely. Oh but Dreth has switched to an armbar! Kizota is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Valen Dreth!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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