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Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Motts missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Fleshou Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Fleshou Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleshou Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr won't allow Motts to sweep him here.
Fleshou Jr 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleshou Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Fleshou Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleshou Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Motts has wrist control.
Fleshou Jr 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.
Fleshou Jr throws a strike but Motts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Motts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleshou Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleshou Jr managing to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Motts passes into side control.
Fleshou Jr prevents Motts from moving into mount.
Fleshou Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Fleshou Jr wants to control but Motts postures up.
Fleshou Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Motts staying calm.
Fleshou Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fleshou Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleshou Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleshou Jr is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Fleshou Jr.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Fleshou Jr moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleshou Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fleshou Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fleshou Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fleshou Jr moves away from the strike by Motts.
Motts ducks right into an uppercut from Fleshou Jr.
Motts slips a jab from Fleshou Jr.
Jab by Fleshou Jr.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Fleshou Jr catches Motts napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Motts to the canvas! #ROC2#Motts is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Motts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleshou Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Motts has wrist control.
Motts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Motts seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleshou Jr postures up in Motts's guard and throws a big left but Motts blocks it. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Motts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Motts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Motts! #REVR#
Motts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Fleshou Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Motts in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fleshou Jr regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fleshou Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fleshou Jr wants to control the action here but instead Motts manages to pass to full mount!
Fleshou Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleshou Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fleshou Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fleshou Jr is trying to hold Motts in close to prevent damage but Motts has managed to pass into half guard.
Motts trying to pass the guard but Fleshou Jr defending well.
Fleshou Jr wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Fleshou Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Motts prevents Fleshou Jr from improving his position.
Fleshou Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a sweep. Motts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts is thwarting Fleshou Jr's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook
and Fleshou Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fleshou Jr misses with a straight left.
Fleshou Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou Jr. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Fleshou Jr there.
Motts staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick
and Motts counters with a left to the body.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick but Motts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Fleshou Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motts's head backwards.#CL#
Motts moves into the clinch successfully.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou Jr. #T1#
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
Motts pushes Fleshou Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body punch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Fleshou Jr's head.
Motts digs a right hand into Fleshou Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fleshou Jr's gas tank.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr has Motts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Motts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Fleshou Jr breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Fleshou Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fleshou Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Motts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleshou Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Motts is retaining full guard.
Fleshou Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Motts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Motts is trying to control the position but Fleshou Jr postures up.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Motts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleshou Jr is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleshou Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Motts is retaining full guard. #T3#
Fleshou Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Motts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts tries to clinch but Fleshou Jr is having none of it.
Fleshou Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Motts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fleshou Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fleshou Jr with a jab.
Fleshou Jr connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks a jab.
Fleshou Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fleshou Jr catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Motts checks a leg kick.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Fleshou Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Motts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr has an Americana. Motts didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fleshou Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fleshou Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2     
Date:   Dec 01, 2023
#R1#
Torvik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torvik.
Torvik's corner calls for a 1-2. Torvik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts throws a hook but Torvik blocks it.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torvik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torvik throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Motts throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Torvik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Torvik moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab.
Motts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Motts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Motts throws a shot to the body.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Torvik scores with a nice right hand.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Motts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking. #T2#
Torvik works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
Torvik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torvik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Torvik misses the target.
A left lands for Torvik.
Motts takes one to the side of the head.
Torvik lands with a cross. #T3#
Torvik throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Torvik sends Motts crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Torvik is motioning to the referee to let Motts up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
Torvik shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Motts takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Torvik sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Motts bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
After the fight, Sven Torvik 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: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2     
Date:   Nov 17, 2023
#R1#
Shida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Motts.#CUT2#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shida blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Motts throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Shida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida throws a big counter combination but Motts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Shida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Shida lands a big right hand that sends Motts crashing to the mat! Shida stays standing though and waves Motts back to his feet!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
Motts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shida swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany     
Date:   Nov 03, 2023
#R1#
Motts avoids the head kick by Oren.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Oren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oren throws a combination. Motts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oren connects with a high kick.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Motts moves out of range easily.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oren lands with an overhand left.
Oren lands a lovely overhand right.
Oren is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Motts rushes Oren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oren lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Oren manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Oren moves into range and clinches up with Motts.
Oren can't find room to land a body shot as Motts controls the action. #T1#
Oren blocks a body shot from Motts.
Motts misses with some punches.
Oren struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Oren scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Oren avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage. #BC#
Oren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Motts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oren manages to avoid it.
Motts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oren lands with a kick to the temple. Motts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oren is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarik Oren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Oren gets a clinch.
Oren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Oren manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Motts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Motts swats away the attempt to clinch by Oren.
A countering left hand to the body from Motts misses.
Oren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oren looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Oren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oren.
Oren tries to clinch but Motts moves out of range.
Oren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oren lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Motts throws out a counter right but Oren avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Oren throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Motts counters with a nice right hand that sends Oren toppling to the canvas! Oren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Motts finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oren connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts avoids the head kick by Oren.
Motts throws out a counter right but Oren avoids it with no problem.
Oren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Motts has Oren up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oren is breathing heavily.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
Oren has had enough of the clinch but Motts keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Motts.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motts.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Motts pushes Oren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Motts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oren backwards. #ROC2#Oren is rocked!
Oren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Motts.
Oh Oren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Motts.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts dips a shoulder and cracks Oren with a mighty uppercut! Oren falls back against the cage and Motts unloads with a barrage of strikes! Oren is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Motts screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany     
Date:   Oct 20, 2023
#R1#
A big left from Motts misses.
Heydrich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heydrich misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Motts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich clobbers Motts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich lands a jab to the head.
Heydrich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heydrich.#T1#
Heydrich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts lands a glancing blow to the side of Heydrich's head.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
A jab from Motts does it's job there.
Motts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Motts ducks right into an uppercut from Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a shot to the body.
Heydrich loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Heydrich.#T2#
Motts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Motts throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Motts clinches.
Motts lands a body punch.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
Heydrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Heydrich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Gregory Motts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.
Heydrich lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Heydrich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heydrich. Heydrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Heydrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Heydrich scores with a push kick.
Heydrich misses the jab.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Motts connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Heydrich lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Heydrich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heydrich trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Motts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heydrich 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.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Motts as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Motts lands a big right hand that sends Heydrich crashing to the mat! Motts stays standing though and waves Heydrich back to his feet!
A big right from Motts misses.
Heydrich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heydrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich scores with a body shot.
Heydrich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Motts finds it's way round the side to connect with Heydrich's head. #CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Motts is looking to clinch but Heydrich is avoiding it.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heydrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heydrich just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
A countering left hand to the body from Heydrich misses.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heydrich moves away.
Motts misses with a hook.
Heydrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heydrich shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by Heydrich.
Heydrich lands with an uppercut that bounces Motts off the cage and back into range.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Heydrich feints a counter leg kick.
Heydrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##KD#
Motts drops Heydrich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Heydrich looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok     
Date:   Sep 29, 2023
#R1#
Railio misses with a hook.
Railio misses with a hook.
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Motts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Railio ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio moves away from the strike by Motts.
Railio slips under a jab from Motts.
Railio moves away from the strike by Motts.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Railio misses its target.
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Railio throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Motts as he connects with a hook.
Railio connects with a nice looking jab.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Railio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Railio.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts slips under a jab.
Railio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts 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.
Railio scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Railio misses with a hook
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Motts wants to clinch.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts moves in looking to clinch but Railio pushes him off.#T4#
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A big left from Motts misses.
Railio connects with a body shot.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A big left from Motts misses.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts slips a straight right by Railio.
Motts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Railio moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Motts misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Motts clinches up against the cage.
Railio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Railio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Railio.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Railio.
Motts blocking some punches.
Railio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Railio lands a right hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Railio swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Railio swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Railio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Railio misses with a body punch.
Railio tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Railio throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Railio misses with the head strike.
Railio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Railio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Railio tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Railio. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Railio blocks a body shot from Motts.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Railio controls his hands.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Railio blocks a body shot from Motts.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Railio.
Railio lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Railio - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Railio lands with a left to the head.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Railio lands a body punch.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Railio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Railio avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Railio works on Motts's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Railio misses with some punches.
Railio lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Railio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio lands a body shot.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Railio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Railio lands a right hand.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Railio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Railio punishes Motts's body with a nice straight punch.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a huge left! Motts is in big trouble! He's backing up but Railio isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Motts from any more damage. A dominating finish by Railio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A very excited looking Antti Railio 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: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve     
Date:   Sep 15, 2023
#R1#
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Motts misses with a left hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Svyatogor cracks Motts with a big right hand and Motts goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svyatogor trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom. #T1#
Motts pulls Svyatogor in close to his closed guard and prevents Svyatogor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svyatogor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svyatogor looking to sit in guard and control but Motts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svyatogor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Motts is now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Svyatogor looking for submissions off his back.
Svyatogor wants to control but Motts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Svyatogor has his hands clasped together around Motts's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Svyatogor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Motts in particular looking to stall.
Svyatogor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
Motts passes into side control, despite Svyatogor's attempt to control the position.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Svyatogor 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svyatogor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Motts easily slips into full mount!
Svyatogor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Motts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Svyatogor is looking to escape.
Svyatogor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Motts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Motts darts in and clinches Svyatogor up against the ropes.
Svyatogor lands an elbow that stopped Motts in his tracks for a moment.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Motts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Svyatogor controls the action.
Svyatogor blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Svyatogor.
A nice left hand lands by Svyatogor.
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the head.
Svyatogor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svyatogor blocks a body shot from Motts.
Svyatogor stalling the fight. #TD2#
Svyatogor jumps guard and drags Motts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Svyatogor working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Svyatogor is looking for a triangle here but Motts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Motts working away.
Svyatogor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Motts taking a breather here.
Svyatogor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Motts easily slips into full mount! #T2#
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Motts pushes him away.
Svyatogor controls the position.
Svyatogor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Svyatogor is working to get back to half guard.
Svyatogor tries to hold on but Motts postures up.#T3#
Svyatogor tries to control Motts's body but Motts pushes him off. Svyatogor squirms to his side and now Motts has his back!
Motts is looking to control Svyatogor but Svyatogor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Motts gets his hands free as Svyatogor looks to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Svyatogor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Motts is staying active.
Motts keeps control of the position easily here as Svyatogor tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Svyatogor right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Motts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Motts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Motts closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Svyatogor! Motts dives in looking to finish! Svyatogor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
An out of breath Gregory Motts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
Donk. Fleshou Jr catches Motts right on the button with a cross.
Fleshou Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motts. Motts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Motts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Motts has closed the distance and engaged Fleshou Jr in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Fleshou Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Fleshou Jr successfully pulls 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!
Fleshou Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleshou Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Motts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Motts avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Motts is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Motts passes into side control.
Fleshou Jr tries to bench press Motts off him but Motts keeps the position.
Fleshou Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Motts stalls from top position.
Fleshou Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fleshou Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Motts controls the position.
Fleshou Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr is trying to control Motts's posture but Motts avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fleshou Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Motts has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Motts wants to take his opponent's back but Fleshou Jr doesn't allow it.
Motts prevents Fleshou Jr from getting the reversal.
Fleshou Jr tries to hold on but Motts postures up.
Fleshou Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleshou Jr tries to lock up and control but Motts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fleshou Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Fleshou Jr tries to hold on but Motts postures up.#T4#
Fleshou Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr has gone for a leg lock! Motts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fleshou Jr's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fleshou Jr.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleshou Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts misses with a hook. Fleshou Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr 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.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Fleshou Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Fleshou Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Motts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fleshou Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Motts as he jumps to the side.
Fleshou Jr shoots in for a takedown but Motts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregory Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stres Fleshou Jr.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Fleshou Jr moved out of range nicely.
Fleshou Jr wants to clinch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
A jab from Fleshou Jr finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Gregory Motts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fleshou Jr leaves his chin hanging out and Motts seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Fleshou Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
A relieved looking Gregory Motts 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: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023
#R1#
Ahola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Motts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Motts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola lands a jab.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola jabs at Motts's body.
Motts moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Motts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Motts defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Ahola misses with a hook
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.#T3#
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Motts moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts slips under a jab from Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Ahola catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Nice shot by Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola misses with a hook
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motts slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.#T1#
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Ahola's defenses.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Motts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Ahola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good jab.
Ahola tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Motts wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Motts.#T4#
Ahola misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Ahola catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts lands a nice hook to Ahola's body. Ahola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Motts lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Motts misses its target.
Ahola connects with a single shot there.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola lands a head shot.#T1#
Motts throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch position.
A jab lands there for Motts.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.#T2#
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts slips a straight right by Ahola.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
Ahola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head. #T3#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Ahola slips a straight right by Motts.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Ahola stuns Motts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Motts defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Motts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#The cut above Jarkko Ahola's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Motts tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.#T4#
Motts throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts misses with a left hand #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ahola moves into the clinch.
Motts misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahola 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!

Jarkko Ahola thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023
#R1#
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.#CL2#
Motts rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Vargas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Motts misses with some punches.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Motts working aggressively here. #T1#
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas tries to land knees in the clinch but Motts avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Vargas.
Motts tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vargas with a knee to the head.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Motts tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Motts won't want to take too many of those.
Motts looks winded!
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas scores with a knee to the head.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts working aggressively here. #T2#
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Vargas throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Motts lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Motts. #T3#
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
Vargas misses with the head strike.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts blocks a body shot from Vargas.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Nice body punch from Motts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts misses with the head strike. #T4#
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Motts's ribcage.
Motts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Motts blocking some punches.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Arturo Vargas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vargas's cut.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
A little feinted left hand from Vargas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Motts misses.
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a hook #KD#
and Vargas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Motts! Vargas lets Motts back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Vargas counters with a nice right hand that sends Motts toppling to the canvas! Motts scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vargas finish him?!
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?#T1#
Vargas lands an uppercut, right on the button! Motts tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
A very excited looking Arturo Vargas 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: WVT 130: Account v Peterson     
Date:   Jul 15, 2023
#R1#
Seanoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts misses with a body punch
and Seanoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Seanoa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Motts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Seanoa moved out of range nicely.
Seanoa misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts tests Seanoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Seanoa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Seanoa ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Seanoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.#T1#
Seanoa throws a leg kick but Motts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seanoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Motts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seanoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
Motts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seanoa tries to clinch there but Motts circles away.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Seanoa's shoulder, as Seanoa tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Motts looks to throw the jab but Seanoa is out of range.
Motts throws a hook but Seanoa blocks it.
Seanoa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts lands a jab to the nose.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Motts misses with a hook
and Seanoa counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seanoa.#CL2#
Seanoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Seanoa. #TD2#
Seanoa gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seanoa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Motts prevents Seanoa from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Seanoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Motts won't allow Seanoa to get back to his feet.
Seanoa controls Motts momentarily but Motts frees himself.
Seanoa trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Motts avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Seanoa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Motts is defending well. Seanoa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Motts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Seanoa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
Motts throws a hook but Tharrier blocks it.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Tharrier throws a lazy head kick
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Motts.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Tharrier thinks about the counter body kick.
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tharrier.
Tharrier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tharrier.
Motts lands a nice shot that snaps Tharrier's head back. #T1#
Tharrier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Motts connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Tharrier moved out of range nicely.
Motts misses with a hook
and Tharrier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts scores with a body shot.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier thumps Motts with a low kick.
Tharrier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.#T2#
Motts looks to land a right hand but Tharrier moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier 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.
Motts misses with a hook #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Motts toppling to the canvas! Motts scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tharrier misses. #T3##CL2#
Tharrier clinches up with Motts and pushes him back against the cage.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts misses with some punches.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a left hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.
Motts tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Tharrier lands a right hand. #T4#
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Motts.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Motts has double underhooks.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Motts misses with some punches.
Tharrier misses with a punch to the body.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
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 Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Motts jabs Tharrier right on the nose. Tharrier blinks but takes it well.
Motts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tharrier.
Motts throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Motts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a hook but Tharrier avoids it easily.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tharrier slips a straight right by Motts.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Motts tries to clinch up but Tharrier circles away and keeps his distance.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tharrier! But no joy.
Motts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motts jabs Tharrier right on the nose. Tharrier blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Motts with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Motts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Motts is looking to clinch but Tharrier is avoiding it. #T2#
Motts misses with a hook.
Tharrier lands a nice looking body shot.
Tharrier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motts. Motts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Motts does it's job there.
Tharrier moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts scores with a sloppy right hand. Tharrier should have avoided that one.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Tharrier is just out of range.
Motts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Tharrier moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Motts.#T3#
Motts takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier tries to move into range but Motts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target. #KD2#
Tharrier lands a left and a right that send Motts crashing to the mat, dazed. Tharrier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Gregory Motts is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tharrier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts walks straight into a right hand from Tharrier - that's dropped him! Tharrier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Motts from any more punishment! Motts complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!

 

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Motts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahola's head.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Motts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Motts misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Motts misses.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola slips under a jab from Motts.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Motts misses.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahola throws a sloppy body shot
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Motts misses.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Motts shakes him off and moves away.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.#T3#
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Ahola throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola digs a good body shot into Motts's ribs.
Motts throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
A big left from Motts misses.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target. #T4#
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Motts.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Motts throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola cracks Motts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Motts's corner calls for a 1-2. Motts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
Motts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Motts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Ahola misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD#
Motts lands a big right hand that sends Ahola crashing to the mat! Motts stays standing though and waves Ahola back to his feet!#ROC#Ahola is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Motts looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motts slips a jab from Ahola.
Motts circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ahola to the canvas! Ahola doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Motts keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: WVT 104: Mathieu v Motts     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1#
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts takes one on the button.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Mathieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathieu is looking to chop away at Motts's legs. #KD#
Mathieu lands a big head kick that sends Motts tumbling to the mat! Mathieu takes a step backwards and waves Motts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathieu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Motts just manages to avoid it.
Mathieu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Mathieu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks winded!
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Mathieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathieu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mathieu.
Mathieu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mathieu throws a leg kick but Motts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathieu lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Mathieu lands a nice looking body shot.
Motts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Motts 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Motts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mathieu is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Motts like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Motts from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 98: Torvik v Motts     
Date:   May 05, 2023
#R1#
Motts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik throws a front kick aimed at Motts's knee but Motts avoids it well.
Motts throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick from Torvik.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
A left lands for Torvik.
Torvik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Motts will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torvik.
A cross from Motts lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torvik throws a good cross that connects.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
Torvik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Torvik finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Torvik feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Motts sprawling to the canvas! Motts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torvik finish him?! #ROC#Motts is rocked!
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Motts connects with a looping right hand.
Motts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torvik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvik.
Torvik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Motts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Torvik slips under a jab from Motts.
Torvik misses with a low kick as Motts jumps back.
Torvik throws a head kick but Motts moves out of range.
Torvik cracks Motts with an open hand slap.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Motts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torvik.
Torvik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Motts.
Torvik connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvik 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 Motts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Motts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Motts.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torvik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
Torvik slips a straight right by Motts.
Torvik slips under a jab from Motts.
Torvik scores with a jab.
Motts 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.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Motts.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Torvik is looking to counter punch.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Motts. #T4#
A combination from Torvik does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Torvik lands a left and a right that send Motts crashing to the mat, dazed. Torvik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Torvik finish him?
Torvik darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Motts's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Torvik before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
A very excited looking Sven Torvik 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: WVT 94: Motts v Thompson     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023
#R1#
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Motts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Motts.
A big right from Motts misses.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Motts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Motts continues to drive forward.
Motts clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Motts avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Gregory Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Motts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Motts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson slips a jab from Motts.#T2#
Motts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Motts checks it
and Motts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Jab from Thompson.
Motts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
Motts scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Motts. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Motts misses with a looping left.#T3#
Motts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A jab from Motts misses.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Motts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Motts blocks the body kick. #T4#
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson. #TD2#
Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Motts did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
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.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is keen to just control but Motts is a slippery customer.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Motts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Thompson postures up in Motts's guard and throws a big left but Motts blocks it.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Motts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts misses with a hook.
Gregory Motts is winning the standup battle so far.
Motts throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Motts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Motts defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice shot by Motts.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Motts counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Motts lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
Gregory Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts moves in close and cracks Thompson with a massive right hand! Thompson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Motts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Beukeboom walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Motts misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands with a good body shot.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom slips a straight right by Motts.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
Motts throws a hook but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
A big right from Motts misses.
Beukeboom misses with the combination. #T1#
Motts cracks Beukeboom with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Beukeboom falls to his knees and Motts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Our winner, Gregory Motts, 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: WVT 82: Smith v Custer     
Date:   Mar 18, 2023
#R1#
Motts throws a jab when Pierre was well out of range.
Good shot there by Motts.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pierre blocks a jab.
Motts's corner calls for a 1-2. Motts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts digs a good hook to Pierre 's body.
Motts lands with a cross.
Motts misses the jab.#CL#
Motts moves into range and clinches up with Pierre .#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Motts keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pierre breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Motts coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
Motts lands an overhand right.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts misses with a hook
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Pierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Motts with a body shot.
Pierre defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Motts tests Pierre 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre staying out of range there.
Motts slips under a jab from Pierre .
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Jacques Pierre 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Pierre slips a jab from Motts.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Motts lands a slapping body shot.
Motts loads up on a big right hand but Pierre slips the punch.
A lazy left from Motts finds it's target.#CUT#Jacques Pierre 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 71: Kersikov v Motts     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Motts misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Motts shrugs it off though.
Motts looks winded!
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Motts shrugs it off. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Motts shrugs it off though.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kersikov sends Motts crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Motts up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Motts walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kersikov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Motts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Motts misses.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motts.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Motts moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Motts misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts slips a jab from McDonald.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Motts looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald slips a jab from Motts.
Motts throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald lands an overhand right.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Motts moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Motts throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts connects with a nice looking jab.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts blocks a jab.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Motts looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Motts.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Motts misses with a looping right.#CL#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to McDonald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts takes a shot to the head.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Motts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Motts.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Motts prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Motts.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McDonald misses. #CL#
Motts tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jim Bob McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Motts blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Motts is breathing heavily.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
A cross from Motts lands.
McDonald throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Motts lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
Motts slips a jab from McDonald.
Motts avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald slips under a jab from Motts.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald connects with a right hand. Motts shakes it off.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
A short uppercut from Motts.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.#T3#
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
McDonald has Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Bob McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDonald'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#
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Motts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Motts to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Motts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts walks into a left hand.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a crisp right that sends McDonald to the canvas! Motts follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A victorious Gregory Motts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3     
Date:   Dec 28, 2022
#R1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that Motts avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maestre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Maestre finds it's target.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts cracks Maestre with an open hand slap.
Motts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre throws a right hand that Motts ducks under and follows up with a left that Motts also avoids with ease.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with a body shot
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Maestre misses.
Motts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Motts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Motts staying out of range there.
Motts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Motts slips under a jab from Maestre.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maestre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Motts misses with a right hand
and Maestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Motts is rocked!
Motts throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Motts out cold! Motts corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre took to the microphone: 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

 

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts     
Date:   Dec 09, 2022
#R1#
Motts misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Svyatogor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Motts misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Motts drops Svyatogor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Svyatogor looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Motts engages and cracks Svyatogor with a massive lead left hook - Svyatogor tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Motts is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1#
Melondov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Melondov.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Melondov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melondov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Motts finds it's way round the side to connect with Melondov's head. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Melondov throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Melondov.
Melondov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Motts misses with a hook.
Melondov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melondov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Melondov 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.
Motts avoids a kick to the body.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target. #T1#
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melondov with a nice calf kick.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Melondov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melondov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Melondov slams his shin into Motts's torso.
Melondov scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Motts takes one to the chin there.
Motts throws the left hand but Melondov avoids the punch easily.
Melondov throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melondov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
A swing and a miss from Melondov.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melondov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts avoids the head kick by Melondov.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Melondov counter with a right hand.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Melondov moved out of range nicely.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Melondov catches Motts right on the button with a cross.
Melondov misses the jab.
Melondov throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Melondov manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a hook but Melondov blocks it.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Melondov moved out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Melondov has knocked Motts down with a huge combo! Melondov steps away and waves a wobbly Motts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Motts is rocked!#T3#
Melondov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melondov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Motts. Beautiful body shot.
Motts connects with a crisp jab.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov works the jab nicely.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Melondov throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Melondov lands a big right hand that sends Motts crashing to the mat! Melondov stays standing though and waves Motts back to his feet!
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melondov.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts seems to have got his legs back now.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Melondov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Melondov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Motts square on the jaw! Damn, Motts is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov 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: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Motts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Motts connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Motts.#KD#
Motts drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Veainu's jaw. Veainu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Motts does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
An out of breath Gregory Motts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk     
Date:   Sep 23, 2022
#R1#
Motts cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Machado lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Machado counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses. #T1#
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Motts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts scores with a jab.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Nice body kick from Machado.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Machado counters with a nice right hand that sends Motts toppling to the canvas! Motts scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machado finish him?!#ROC#Motts is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts wants to stay close but Machado steps back to make room for something. Motts seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Machado and Motts drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wanderson Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderson Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a series of strikes that have Motts backpedaling.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.#CL#
Pulkkinen has Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts lands a left hand.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Motts.
Good body shot from Motts.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches. #T1#
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Motts lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Motts.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Motts digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Motts.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Motts throws a big uppercut that drops Pulkkinen! More strikes from Motts and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pulkkinen lies dazed against the cage as Motts celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Gustavsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustavsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts misses with a hook.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Motts sprawls well. Motts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustavsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Motts swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.#TD#
Gustavsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Motts 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Gustavsson seems content to control.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Motts keeps working.
Gustavsson controlling the pace. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Gustavsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gustavsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Motts is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Motts trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustavsson misses with a hook
letting Motts counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Motts but Motts pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustavsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Motts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustavsson somewhat.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Motts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson with the ground and pound but Motts regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Motts is trying to get back to full guard.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustavsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Gustavsson there. #T3#
Gustavsson controlling the action here.
Gustavsson 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.
Further stalling from Gustavsson.
Motts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gustavsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Motts is looking to control Gustavsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Motts avoid being mounted?
Gustavsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustavsson trying to advance position but Motts counters by regaining guard.
Gustavsson 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.
Motts has his hands on Gustavsson's head, controlling the position.
Gustavsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Motts looks to land a right hand but Gustavsson moved out of range.
Motts leaves Gustavsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustavsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Motts counters with a left to the body.
Gustavsson looks for a takedown but Motts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Motts tries to avoid it but Gustavsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Motts to the ground. Motts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustavsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Gustavsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Motts cracks Gustavsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gustavsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Motts finish him? #ROC2#Gustavsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Motts doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gustavsson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gustavsson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
Our winner, Gregory Motts, 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.
Ivern Gustavsson spoke after the fight, saying 'It's with a heavy heart, but it's my time to retire. Thank you to all my fans. It was a wild ride.'.

 

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Motts throws the left hand but Ihantala avoids the punch easily.
Ihantala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ihantala ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Ihantala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Ihantala lands but Motts takes it in his stride.
Ihantala delivers a nice body kick.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut.
Motts misses with an uppercut
and Ihantala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ihantala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ihantala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Motts to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts throws a jab when Ihantala was well out of range.
Ihantala misses the shot to the body.
Motts avoids the head kick by Ihantala.
Ihantala connects with the punch.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts throws a hook but Ihantala avoids it easily.
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Ihantala counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts 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.#CL#
Ihantala moves into range and clinches up with Motts.
Ihantala tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihantala 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.
Motts takes a shot to 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!
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Ihantala tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala scores with a hook to the body.
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihantala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ihantala.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Ihantala.
Ihantala gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts blocks a body shot from Ihantala. #T3#
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
Motts lands with a left to the head.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ihantala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from Motts.
Ihantala lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Ihantala controls the action.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Ihantala scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Ihantala. #T4#
Motts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ihantalas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts tries a body shot but Ihantala blocks it.
Ihantala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ihantala digs a right hand into Motts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Motts's gas tank.
Motts looks winded!
Ihantala lands a nice uppercut.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ihantala tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Ihantala.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ihantala lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ihantala.
Motts prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ihantala on the inside.
Motts misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Motts 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.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts connects with a nice looking jab.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ihantala.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Ihantala's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ihantala to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Motts.
Ihantala tries to clinch up but Motts circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Ihantala throws a nice head kick!
Ihantala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by Motts.
Ihantala slips a straight right by Motts.
Ihantala connects with a body shot.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
Ihantala missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihantala defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Ihantala thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala.
Ihantala is looking to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch.
Motts misses with a body shot. #T2#
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with a stiff right hand.
Ihantala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ihantala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ihantala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts catches Ihantala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts digs a good body shot into Ihantala's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Ihantala. That snapped Motts's head back. #T3#
Ihantala with a jab.
Motts blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Ihantala moved out of range nicely.
Ihantala lands a big right hook! Motts looks hurt but is still standing! Ihantala lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Motts falls down and Ihantala dives in with a huge hammer fist! Motts's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ihantala runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tali Ihantala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 16: Newton v Motts     
Date:   Jul 13, 2022
#R1#
Motts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Motts is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Motts circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton goes for a double leg but Motts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Motts continues to drive forward.
Newton tries for a takedown but Motts manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Newton is trying to drag Motts to the mat but Motts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newton can't get the takedown.
Newton wants a takedown.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts presses Newton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motts prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motts lands a shoulder strike.
Motts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Motts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
Newton 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.#T1#
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Motts.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton tries for a takedown but Motts manages to get underhooks.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Motts gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newton blocks a body shot from Motts.
A shot in the inside from Motts. #ROC2#Newton is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts throws a big uppercut that drops Newton! More strikes from Motts and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Newton lies dazed against the cage as Motts celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 12: Granger v McDonald     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Motts gets caught flat footed, as Ship shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Motts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Motts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Motts! #REVR#
Ship is looking to regain half guard here but Motts keeps moving and retains side control.
Ship is still trying to improve position.
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.
Motts tries to move to mount but Ship blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Ship is looking to regain half guard here but Motts keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ship's face as Motts controls the position.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Motts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ship actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.
Motts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Motts wants to pass the guard but Ship is defending well. #SUB2#
Ship actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ship's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ship's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good shot there by Motts.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Motts swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
Ship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts throws a jab when Ship was well out of range.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Motts pushes him off.#T4#
Ship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Ship fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown. Motts tries to sprawl out of it but Ship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Motts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Motts avoids it really well and circles away.
Gregory Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Ship ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Ship with the counter takedown but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Ship has managed to clinch.
Ship fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Motts slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.
Ship wants to clinch up but Motts keeps it at a distance.
Ship swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
Ship misses with a takedown
and Ship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Ship is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Ship feints the counter takedown.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ship sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ship scores with a takedown into Motts's guard.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Motts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ship has Motts in his guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Ship working for a triangle but Motts defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ship being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ship looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Motts has picked Ship up and slammed him! Ship can't keep hold of the triangle and Motts manages to pass to side control!
Ship is trying to improve his position.
Ship being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Motts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ship looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Motts pushes past his half guard into mount!
Motts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Ship is wriggling around trying to escape. #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.
Ship regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ship has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Motts escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Motts!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ship tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts takes one to the chin there.
Ship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Motts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Motts lands a nice looking body shot.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ship moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Ship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ship blocks a jab.
Motts misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a hook.
Ship lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased. #CL2#
Ship takes the fight into the clinch.
Ship tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ship jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motts walks away with a smile on his face. Ship gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ship scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ship throws out the jab.
Ship throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Ship lands with a hook. Motts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ship throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Ship rushes Motts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts digs a right hand underneath Ship's ribcage. Ship let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Motts gets through Ship's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Motts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ship or not.
A nice left hand lands by Motts.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Motts lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts cracks Ship with a nice body shot.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Ship backwards. #CUT#The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Ship is rocked!
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ship is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?
Ship tries to land knees in the clinch but Motts avoids the damage to the body.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts working aggressively here.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Ship seems to have recovered his senses.
Ship fails to pull guard.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Motts pushes Ship against the cage. Motts is working some dirty boxing. Motts pushes off with a quick right hook! Ship goes down! Ship tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Motts moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Svyatogor takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svyatogor tries to clinch
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Svyatogor's defenses.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts drops Svyatogor with a big left hand! Svyatogor is injured, injured bad! Motts jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
Maestre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Motts cracks Maestre with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Motts cracks Maestre with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Motts misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Motts misses the jab.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Motts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maestre's head.
Motts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motts.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maestre slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Maestre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Motts.
Maestre lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts misses with a body shot.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Maestre's defenses. #T2#
Motts slips a jab from Maestre.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Maestre slips a jab from Motts.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts digs a good hook to Maestre's body.
Motts connects with a crisp jab.
Motts connects with a right hand. Maestre shakes it off.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Maestre drops Motts with a beautiful combination! Motts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!#ROC#Motts is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Maestre catches Motts with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Motts forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

 

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Honda works the jab nicely.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Honda is out of range.
Honda misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts throws a hook but Honda blocks it.
Honda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Honda misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda.
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honda misses with a body shot.
Honda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Motts.
Motts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honda on the side of the head.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Honda ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Motts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Honda.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Motts lands a nice shot that snaps Honda's head back.
Honda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda.
Honda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gregory Motts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda blocks a jab.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Motts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Honda slips a jab from Motts.
Honda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Honda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honda wants to control from the top but Motts keeps moving.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
Honda 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.#T2#
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Motts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Motts 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Honda is trying to ground and pound but Motts uses the momentary lack of control by Honda to regain half guard. #T3#
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Honda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Honda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Motts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Motts is holding on to half guard well.
Honda is stalling here. Motts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Honda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Motts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Honda is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Motts happy to just control the position for now.
Motts trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Honda gets back to half guard.
Honda wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Edmond Honda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Motts misses with a right hand #TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?
Honda 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.
Motts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honda misses with a head shot. Motts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Honda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Honda fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Honda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Motts some visible discomfort.
Motts is trying to control Honda's posture but Honda avoids it.
Motts stops Honda from passing to mount.
Motts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honda lands a few punches from side control.
Honda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Motts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Motts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Honda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Honda trying to control the position but Motts is working away.
Honda advances to mount.
Motts is trying desperately to improve position.
Honda with the ground and pound from mount.
Motts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Honda! Motts is hurt baaadly! Honda is firing away with more strikes - Motts is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
An out of breath Edmond Honda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 59: Motts v Newton     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motts cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Motts is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Motts manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Motts defends the submission attempt.
Motts won't allow Newton to pass to mount.
Motts tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Motts's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Motts defends the submission attempt.
Motts is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Motts trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Motts is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Newton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Motts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Newton!

 

Event: RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1##CL2#
St Stone clinches with his opponent.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Motts blocks it.
A short uppercut from Motts.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Motts's brow.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone.
Motts tries to work over St Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Motts's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
St Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
St Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head. #T1#
St Stone lands with a light punch inside.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Motts.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
St Stone looking to stall.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Motts.
St Stone is struggling to control the position.
Motts lands with a left to the head.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#St Stone is rocked!
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts misses with some punches.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Stone.
St Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
Motts blocks a body shot from St Stone. #T2#
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Stone blocks a body shot from Motts.
St Stone prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Motts avoiding damage as St Stone throws knees to the body.
St Stone misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Stone.
Motts blocks the elbow strike.
Motts avoiding damage as St Stone throws knees to the body.
Motts is leaning against St Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Motts's brow.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Stone tries to stall but Motts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts digs a right hand into St Stone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Stone's gas tank.
St Stone looks winded!
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
St Stone takes a shot to the head.
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends St Stone's eyes rolling into the back of his head! St Stone drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
After winning the bout, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RISE 45: Halo v Motts     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Halo walks into a left hand.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halo 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.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Motts throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Halo 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.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stays in close to Motts's body and controls the position.
Motts keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Motts wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Motts is defending well.
Motts is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Motts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Motts. #SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Motts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Motts and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2##SUB#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Motts is defending well.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Motts rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Motts!
Halo has Motts pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Motts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo is pulling down on Motts's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Motts defends it easily. #SUB#
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Motts has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Motts manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Halo but he's now mounted!
Halo regains half guard.#T4#
Halo trying to hold on to Motts's head to control him but Motts postures up.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Halo is trying to hold Motts in close to prevent damage but Motts has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Motts is posturing up here but Halo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Motts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Motts has to tap! Slick submission there by Halo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
A relieved looking Prana Halo 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: RISE 37: West v Halo     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Motts 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.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Motts defending well as Svyatogor loads up on a big left hand.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Motts takes one on the button.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Motts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Despite the aggression on Svyatogor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Svyatogor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.#T1#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Svyatogor stuns Motts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Motts in his tracks.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Svyatogor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Svyatogor.
Motts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Motts misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts blocks a jab.
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Svyatogor throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Motts lands a jab to the nose.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Motts connects with a jab.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
A big left from Motts misses.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts tries to close the distance and clinch but Svyatogor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Svyatogor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Svyatogor. That snapped Motts's head back.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts slips a straight right by Svyatogor.#T4#
Motts throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Motts.
Svyatogor throws a counter combo.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Svyatogor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Motts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor with a jab.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Motts.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Motts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Svyatogor takes one on the button.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor tries to clinch up but Motts circles away and keeps his distance.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Motts.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svyatogor slips a straight right by Motts.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a straight right. #T2#
Svyatogor cracks Motts with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Motts swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Motts.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Svyatogor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Motts is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Motts throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Motts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.#T3#
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Motts.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Motts.
Svyatogor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Motts finds it's target.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts lands with a good body shot.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svyatogor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor wants to slow Motts down by chopping away at his legs.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
A jab from Motts misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svyatogor prevents a body shot from Motts.
Svyatogor working aggressively here.
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 Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Motts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Motts misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Motts's hands.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts scores with a nice strike.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Motts misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Motts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Motts misses with a hook. Svyatogor ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts ducks right into an uppercut from Svyatogor.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Motts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svyatogor lands a body shot.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.#T2#
Motts lands with a cross.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Motts throws a hook but Svyatogor blocks it.
Motts lands an overhand right.
Svyatogor lands with an uppercut that bounces Motts off the cage and back into range.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Svyatogor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts misses with a straight right. #T3#
Svyatogor throws a sloppy head kick and Motts moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Motts blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Motts misses with a left hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Motts.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. #T4#
Motts moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts misses with a hook to the body
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts dodges the punch combination from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svyatogor 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!

After the big win, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Maestre.
Maestre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maestre misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Motts avoids them all with ease.
Maestre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Motts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maestre scrambles back to his feet.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Maestre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Maestre moved out of range nicely.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
A jab from Maestre finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Motts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Motts misses the jab.#T1#
Maestre throws a series of punches but Motts moves out of range.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Maestre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre throws a right and a left that Motts avoids nicely. #CL2#
Motts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestre, pushing him back against the cage.
Maestre is looking to break free of the clinch but Motts has double underhooks.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maestre breaks from the clinch.
Maestre misses with a body shot.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts 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.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Motts misses with a hook.
It looked like Maestre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts misses with a hook.#T2#
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre throws a hook but Motts blocks it.
Maestre needs to keep his hands up - Motts had a free shot at his head there.
Motts dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
It looked like Maestre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Motts.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Motts scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Motts looks to move away, Maestre throws a big counter combo but Motts just gets out of the way.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestre, as that shot connected.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts works the jab nicely.
Maestre walks into a straight right hand from Motts.
Motts lands with a right hand.
Maestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestre throws out the jab.
Motts cracks Maestre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maestre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by Motts.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts lands a jab to Maestre's midsection.
Motts jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Maestre slips a jab from Motts.
Maestre misses with a wild body shot.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motts dodges the punch combination from Maestre. #T4#
Motts lands a really nice looking cross but Maestre seems unphased.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre walks into a stiff left hand from Motts.
The crowd cheers as Motts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maestre doesn't seem phased though.
Motts jabs at Maestre's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Motts.
Motts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Maestre's shoulder, as Maestre tries to avoid the shot.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Maestre appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Motts lands a glancing blow to the side of Maestre's head.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Maestre walks into a stiff left hand from Motts.
Jab by Motts.#CL2#
Motts rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
A short right from Motts.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Motts misses with some punches.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Motts tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Maestre lands a shoulder strike.
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maestre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motts tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motts.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Motts cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Motts unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maestre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Motts is unloading with more strikes now! Maestre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luis Maestre spoke after the fight, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

 

Event: ENIGMA 71     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
Motts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by KillsInWater.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater with a hook.
Motts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and KillsInWater counters with a solid body kick.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KillsInWater throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.#T1#
KillsInWater moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Motts walks into a straight right hand from KillsInWater.
Jab from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses the body punch
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Motts has KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Motts prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
A short right from KillsInWater.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KillsInWater just misses with a elbow thrown towards Motts's brow.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
A shot in the inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater cracks Motts with a right hand to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a front kick that sends Motts stumbling back into the cage.
KillsInWater throws a chopping leg kick but Motts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
KillsInWater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a left hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
KillsInWater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. #T3#
KillsInWater moves out of range as Motts strikes.
KillsInWater scores with a nice body kick.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KillsInWater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Motts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts misses with a wild combination.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.
KillsInWater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
A big right from KillsInWater misses.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motts's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Motts tries to keep at a distance but KillsInWater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater throws a head punch that misses.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, KillsInWater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Motts misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater 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#
KillsInWater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KillsInWater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
KillsInWater lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by KillsInWater!
KillsInWater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Motts is able to avoid easily.
Motts moves out of range of the body kick.
KillsInWater misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
KillsInWater throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Motts backs away looking to recover.
KillsInWater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts walks forward, straight into a front kick from KillsInWater.
Sloppy strikes from KillsInWater. Those never looked like landing.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KillsInWater. #T2#
Nice body kick there by KillsInWater.
Jab, jab by KillsInWater - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts connects with a good right hand that stumbles KillsInWater. KillsInWater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KillsInWater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
KillsInWater lands with a cross.
KillsInWater lands with a nice body kick.
KillsInWater scoring well with a low kick there.
KillsInWater throws a push kick but Motts slaps the foot to one side.
KillsInWater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
KillsInWater's jab looks to have found its range, popping Motts under the eye.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
KillsInWater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
KillsInWater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
KillsInWater with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motts's sensitive parts.
KillsInWater cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater works Motts's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Motts.
KillsInWater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motts. Motts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KillsInWater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motts slips under a jab from KillsInWater.
Motts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before KillsInWater has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Motts looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range.
KillsInWater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
KillsInWater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for KillsInWater.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
KillsInWater throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and KillsInWater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Motts tries to clinch up
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
KillsInWater thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Motts if he has to take too many more of those.
Motts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
KillsInWater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Motts misses with a wild combination.
KillsInWater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from KillsInWater tenderised Motts's leg. Motts is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Motts blocks a jab.
Motts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater scores with a spinning back kick!
KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Motts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater lands with a straight right. Motts didn't see that one coming.
Motts's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater scores with the left hand. Motts knows he should have avoided that one.
Tor KillsInWater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KillsInWater lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KillsInWater.#ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Motts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a spinning back kick!
Motts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
KillsInWater cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Motts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
KillsInWater lands a nice shot that snaps Motts's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for KillsInWater.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and KillsInWater counters with a nice leg kick.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts fails to land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!

 

Event: ENIGMA 64     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1#
Matti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Motts tries to clinch
and Matti counters with a straight right hand.
Matti misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Motts tries to clinch up.
Matti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Motts darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Motts. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Matti with a nice calf kick.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matti swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a huge left! Matti is in big trouble! He's backing up but Motts isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Matti from any more damage. A dominating finish by Motts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 52     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goodman is working Motts over against the cage.#BC#
Motts breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Motts in a clinch.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts lands an uppercut.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Motts tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've been informed that Goodman 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.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands an uppercut.#T1#
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goodman's efforts to push away.
A short right from Motts.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman tries a body shot but Motts blocks it. #BC#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Motts circles away.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.#T2#
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Motts moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.#CL2#
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Motts prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Motts presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman looks winded!
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Motts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Motts to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Goodman clinches.
Motts prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Motts blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Motts blocks the leg kick.
Goodman is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Goodman darts in and clinches Motts up against the cage.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Motts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Motts circles away. #CL2#
Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman trying to stall but Motts improves his position.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts is working Goodman over against the cage.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Motts breaks the clinch.
Goodman tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman moves to clinch but Motts breaks away
and Motts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Motts lands a left and a right that send Goodman crashing to the mat, dazed. Motts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Motts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Motts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Motts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
No joy there for Motts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Motts blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts. #BC#
Motts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch.#T1#
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Motts.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Motts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Motts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman tries to clinch but Motts moves away
and Motts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Goodman rushes Motts and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands a left hand.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands. #BC#
Motts breaks from the clinch.
Motts lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Goodman falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: ENIGMA 45     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021
#R1#
Dupree has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Motts finds it's way round the side to connect with Dupree's head.
Motts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Dupree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupree misses with a combination
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Dupree's corner calls for a 1-2. Dupree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dupree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dupree misses with a hook to the body
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Motts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dupree counters with a nice low kick that buckles Motts's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts staying out of range there.
Dupree throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Motts lands with an overhand left.
Motts scores with a punch to the head.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dupree.
Motts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupree manages to avoid it.
Dupree staying out of range there.
Dupree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dupree buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dupree lands with a right hand.
Dupree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Dupree.
Dupree scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Dupree moves away from the strike by Motts.
Dupree keeps Motts at a distance using the push kick.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
Dupree misses with a low kick.
Dupree turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dupree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Motts.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree moves away.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
and Motts counters with a left to the body.
Dupree misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Motts misses with a hook.
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 Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dupree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dupree swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Dupree. Those never looked like landing.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dupree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab.
Motts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dupree counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree misses with a body punch
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.#KD2#
Motts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dupree sprawling to the canvas! Dupree rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Motts finish him?! #T1#
Dupree lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Dupree tenderised Motts's leg. Motts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dupree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dupree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Dupree misses #KD2#
and Motts counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dupree! Motts lets Dupree back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree misses with a body shot.
Dupree scores with a body shot.
Motts staying out of range there.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.#T2#
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dupree blocks a jab.
Dupree is looking to counter punch.
Dupree throws a right hand that misses
and Motts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Motts has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Motts throws a jab when Dupree was well out of range.
Gregory Motts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Dupree saw that one coming.
Dupree scoring well with a low kick there.
Dupree scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses.
Dupree attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree tries a low kick but Motts avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
That's time! Dupree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Dupree.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Dupree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Motts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dupree digs a good body shot into Motts's ribs.
Dupree works the jab nicely.
Dupree keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Dupree.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Motts blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Dupree drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Motts right on the button. Motts goes down! Dupree follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dupree gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Dupree!
During a confident post fight interview, Christophe Dupree thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 40     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuentes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts loads up on a big right hand but Fuentes slips the punch.
Fuentes throws a front kick that sends Motts stumbling back into the cage.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuentes lands with a right hand.
Fuentes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Motts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Fuentes scores with a jab.
Fuentes throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Fuentes moves away from the strike by Motts.
Fuentes throws a right hand that misses
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Fuentes tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Motts misses the body punch
and Fuentes counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuentes misses with a body kick.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Fuentes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuentes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuentes looks to throw a body kick
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Fuentes misses with a wild body shot.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Motts checks it.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motts scores with a body shot.
Fuentes with a jab.
Motts misses with a hook to the body
and Fuentes counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuentes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Fuentes lands a big uppercut and Motts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Motts looks OK. Fuentes waves Motts back to his feet!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuentes. Fuentes obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuentes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
That's time! Fuentes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motts.
Fuentes throws a shot to the body.
Fuentes looks for the body kick but Motts saw that one coming.
Fuentes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Fuentes throws a quick inside leg kick.
and Fuentes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Motts! He's just covering up as Fuentes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Pedro Fuentes 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: ENIGMA 36     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Motts with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui misses the body punch #KD2#
and Motts counters with a crisp one two that drops Maui! Motts thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maui to his feet! Maui is in big trouble!
Maui takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Maui.
Maui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Motts 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.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maui.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maui swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Maui misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Motts counters with a nice right hand that sends Maui toppling to the canvas! Maui scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Motts finish him?!#ROC2#Maui is rocked!#T1#
Maui throws a sloppy body shot
and Motts counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Maui badly! He tries to strike back but Motts puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Maui out cold! Oh man, Maui will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Motts!
A relieved looking Gregory Motts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is undefeated. He's the best. '.

 

Event: ENIGMA 28     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1##CL#
Takeishi pushes Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Motts.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts pushes Takeishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts stops a takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi. #T1#
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Motts.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
A short left from Takeishi.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Motts has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Takeishi.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Motts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Motts.
A short right from Motts.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch but Motts improves position.
Motts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Motts jabs Takeishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Motts rushes Takeishi and presses him up against the cage.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takeishi is keeping busy.#KD2#
Motts drops Takeishi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takeishi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Takeishi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Takeishi drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: ENIGMA 23     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Motts missing with a left hand there. Puro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro lands a right hook to the body.
Puro connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Motts drives through and clinches with Puro against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Puro gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Motts.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
Puro is breathing heavily.
Motts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puro or not.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Motts prevents a body shot from Puro.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts controlling the action here for a moment.
Motts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Motts can turn it around.#T2#
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Puro cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Puro misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
That's time! Puro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Puro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Motts closes the distance and clinches.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro working aggressively here.
Motts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Puro is rocked!
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Puro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregory Motts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts misses with some punches.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Motts stalling against the cage.
Motts misses with some punches.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Come on Motts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puro up against the cage.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
Motts misses with some punches.
A short right from Motts.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts blocking some punches.
Puro misses with the head strike. #T2#
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts stalling in the clinch.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts dips a shoulder and cracks Puro with a mighty uppercut! Puro falls back against the cage and Motts unloads with a barrage of strikes! Puro is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Motts screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
After winning the bout, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 18     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Motts digs a good body shot into Pearson's ribs.
Pearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Motts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson. #CL2#
Motts forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts looks winded!#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Pearson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Motts sprawling to the canvas! Motts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pearson finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pearson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Motts falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Motts was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
A very excited looking Norman Pearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: HFC 69 - Wanker vs Petersson     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Maui thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Motts lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui lands with a straight right. Motts didn't see that one coming.
Maui fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Maui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Maui's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Motts clinches.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Maui stalling the fight. #BC#
Maui breaks the clinch.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Maui on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maui misses with a straight right. #T1#
Maui scores with a decent looking hook.
Maui throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maui.
Motts staying out of range there.
Maui misses with a looping right.
Motts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maui.
Maui connects with a right hand. Motts shakes it off.
Maui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maui.
Motts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maui on the side of the head.
Motts tries to clinch up but Maui circles away and keeps his distance.
Maui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maui.#T2#
Motts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Motts misses with a combination
and Maui counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Maui lands a big uppercut and Motts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Motts looks OK. Maui waves Motts back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maui. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts throws a right and a left that Maui avoids nicely.
Maui lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Motts falls backwards - clearly groggy! Maui dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui!

 

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Motts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Motts defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
Petersson lands a head shot.
Petersson misses with a hook.#CL#
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Petersson on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts tries to work over Petersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersson backwards. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Petersson as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Petersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersson misses with a body punch.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Motts.
Petersson lands with a left to the head.
Petersson tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Petersson back against the cage.
Petersson tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersson.
Petersson misses with some punches.
I was talking to Motts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersson controls his hands.
Petersson cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Petersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land. #T2#
Petersson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Petersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petersson.
Petersson lands a left hand. #ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Petersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petersson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Motts! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Petersson is unloading with more strikes now! Motts drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Petersson!
After the big win, Peter Petersson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Red Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Motts pushes him off.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Motts keeps it at a distance.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Motts circles away.
Motts's corner calls for a 1-2. Motts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Red Eagle has been cut.
Red Eagle cracks Motts with a good jab.#CL#
Red Eagle has closed the distance and engaged Motts in a clinch.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts avoids a wild elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts avoids the elbow strike from Red Eagle, against the cage.
Red Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Eagle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Red Eagle is breathing heavily.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Motts.
Motts pushes Red Eagle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Motts.
Red Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Red Eagle's head.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Red Eagle.
Motts lands with a left to the head.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Motts.
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!
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Eagle controls his hands.
Motts lands a body punch.
A short right from Motts.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Red Eagle's head.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Motts.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Red Eagle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Motts can turn it around.#T2#
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motts is working Red Eagle over against the cage.
Motts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red Eagle or not.
Motts pushes Red Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Red Eagle is rocked!
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Red Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Red Eagle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Red Eagle drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A relieved looking Gregory Motts 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: HFC 57 - Red Eagle vs Mendoza     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Slugs misses.
Slugs misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Slugs has managed to clinch.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slugs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Motts's brow. #BC2#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Slugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Slugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Motts can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugs controls his hands.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Motts breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Motts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slugs has time to react.
Slugs misses with a wild body shot.
Motts throws out a counter right but Slugs avoids it with no problem.
Motts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Motts lands the left hand.
Motts catches Slugs with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Slugs forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Motts!
Our winner, Gregory Motts, 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: HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mendoza scores with a kick to the body.
Mendoza tries to work over Motts's front leg with a kick but Motts checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Motts back into the cage.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motts is defending well for now.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza digs a right hand underneath Motts's ribcage. Motts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action. #T1#
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Motts controls the action.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motts avoids it.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Motts.
Mendoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Motts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motts is defending well for now.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Mendoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendoza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Motts's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mendoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Motts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Motts pushes Mendoza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Motts lands a left hand.
Mendoza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
Mendoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses.
Mendoza landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Motts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendoza tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
Motts avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motts avoids it.
A short left from Motts.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Motts is blocking nicely. #T3#
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Motts blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Mendoza.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Mendoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza lands with a right to the head.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Mendoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Motts won't want to take too many of those.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Mendoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Motts's face.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Motts blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mendoza.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendoza lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza trying to land knees to the body.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts lands a body punch.
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Motts slows down the pace here.
Motts looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mendoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Motts's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Motts lands a jab to the nose.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendoza lands a body punch.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Motts's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mendoza as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mendoza throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mendoza scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Mendoza lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Motts to his knees! Mendoza keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Mendoza!
Jason Mendoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 47 - Wanker vs Slugs 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Motts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Vanorden moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Motts's body.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden tests Motts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden works Motts's body with a nice hook.
Vanorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanorden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Motts is looking to clinch but Vanorden is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanorden, as that shot connected. #KD#
Motts sends Vanorden crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Motts is motioning to the referee to let Vanorden up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Vanorden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden with a jab.#T1#
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
Motts throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target. #CL#
Motts has closed the distance and engaged Vanorden in a clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts is struggling to control the position.
Motts stalling.
Motts gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts tries to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling the position.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Motts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
We've been told by Motts's head coaches at Hardcore MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanorden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vanorden is looking to clinch. #T3#
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanorden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Motts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Motts moves out of range of the strikes.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanorden throws a nice looking combination but Motts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Motts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Motts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vanorden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motts scrambles back to his feet.
Vanorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanorden fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motts on the side of the head.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Vanorden scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Vanorden tries to get set, Motts tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanorden manages to avoid the attempt.
Vanorden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Motts falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanorden swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanorden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Vanorden clinches with his opponent.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanorden moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Motts misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanorden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the head.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Motts lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Vanorden tries to keep at a distance but Motts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregory Motts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Motts controls the action.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Motts.
Vanorden tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Motts blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Motts.
Motts misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
Vanorden staying out of range there.#T3#
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Motts.
Vanorden tries to clinch up.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Motts lands with a nice body punch.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Motts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Motts.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Motts tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanorden gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Vanorden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanorden cracks Motts with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Vanorden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Motts staying out of range there.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Vanorden.
Motts moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Vanorden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts connects with a body shot that sends Vanorden's belly button to the back.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.#CL2#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Motts back into the cage.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts gets through Vanorden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts prevents a body shot from Vanorden. #BC#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts is looking to wear down Vanorden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#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!
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Motts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
Vanorden 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.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Motts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanorden at a distance.
Motts blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanorden.
Vanorden stalks Motts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Motts's face. Motts staggers backwards, shaken.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.#T3#
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motts on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
A big right from Motts misses.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Motts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Motts does no damage.
Motts tries to clinch but Vanorden is having none of it.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Vanorden lands an overhand right.
Motts takes a swing at Vanorden's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Vanorden rushes Motts and presses him up against the cage.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Motts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Motts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vanorden takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vanorden 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30

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

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

 

Event: HFC 41 - Wanker vs Krylov     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternity ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts blocks a head kick by Eternity.
A left lands for Motts.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Eternity shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Keenan Eternity has been cut.
Eternity misses with an uppercut.
Eternity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Motts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Eternity moves away and avoids it.
Eternity unleashes a big counter combination but Motts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Motts lands a jab to the nose.
Eternity missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eternity was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.#T1#
Eternity just misses with a punch to the body.
Eternity slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eternity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Eternity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motts misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Eternity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Eternity takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eternity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eternity connects with a jab.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Eternity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eternity! But no joy.
Eternity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Motts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Motts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eternity missing with a left hand there. Motts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eternity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Motts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Motts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Eternity.
Eternity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow. #BC2#
Eternity breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Motts has Eternity up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eternity backwards. #BC2#
Eternity breaks the clinch.
Motts misses with a looping left.#T3#
Motts misses with a looping right.
Eternity misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Motts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eternity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Eternity misses
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eternity throws a hook but Motts blocks it.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Motts closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eternity.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eternity tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Eternity back against the cage.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts tries a body shot but Eternity blocks it.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Eternity controls the action. #T4#
A short left from Motts. #BC2#
Eternity breaks from the clinch.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eternity.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Motts moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Eternity breaks the clinch.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Eternity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eternity.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eternity shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Eternity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eternity.
Eternity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keenan Eternity's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eternity throws a lazy right hand but Motts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eternity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eternity misses with a body shot.
Motts cracks Eternity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts lands with a shot to the body.
Motts cracks Eternity with a right hand to the side of the head.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Eternity's head but Eternity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eternity is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eternity tries to move into range but Motts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Eternity is rocked!
Gregory Motts is winning the standup battle so far.
Eternity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a right hand from hell and Eternity is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
After winning the bout, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Piano 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.
Sloppy strikes from Piano. Those never looked like landing.
Motts slips under a jab.
Don Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Motts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano tries to land a body kick
and Motts counters with a right hand to the body.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Piano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Motts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Piano thinking.
Motts lands a head shot.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Piano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Motts misses the jab.
Piano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
Motts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Piano.
Piano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piano cracks Motts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Piano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piano cracks Motts with a good jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Motts takes a swing at Piano's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piano! But no joy.
Piano throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.
As Piano tries to get set, Motts tries to push him back and clinch up but Piano manages to avoid the attempt.
Piano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Motts will feel that in the morning.
Motts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piano scores with a nice right hand.
Motts jabs at Piano's body.
Motts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Piano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Motts sends Piano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Motts is motioning to the referee to let Piano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Piano is rocked!
Piano glances at the clock... BAM! Motts nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Piano crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Piano is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
A victorious Gregory Motts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Don Piano spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh long John Why I eyes ya? '.

 

Event: HFC 31 - Tai Kung vs Yazzie     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreria misses with a looping right.
Motts lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Motts wants to clinch
and Ferreria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreria walks into a left hand.
Ferreria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Motts scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Ferreria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts throws a body punch but Ferreria moves out of range. #T1#
A big right from Motts misses.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Ferreria ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreria connects with a body shot that sends Motts's belly button to the back.
Ferreria lands with a shot to the body.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreria.
Ferreria is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreria. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreria lands a jab to the head.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Motts misses with a hook
and Ferreria counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Motts off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ferreria follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Motts was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Ferreria!
After winning the bout, Alex Ferreria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 26 - Independence Day     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Motts 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.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiro.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Motts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiro scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Motts tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Motts gets through Jiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Jiro controls the action.
Jiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiro blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Jiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Motts has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Motts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Motts tries to move into range but Jiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Motts darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ken Jiro has been cut.
Motts moves out of range of the strikes.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Jiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiro darts in trying to clinch
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Jiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiro.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts has Jiro pressed against the cage, preventing Jiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jiro blocking some punches.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiro throws a head punch that misses.
Jiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Motts blocks a body shot from Jiro.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiro takes a shot to the head.
Motts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Jiro controls the action.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts tries to work over Jiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jiro fails to land.
Jiro misses with the head strike.
Jiro lands an uppercut.
Jiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Jiro is rocked!
Motts dodges an elbow strike from Jiro.
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jiro's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jiro drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran misses the jab.
Motts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Motts 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.
Camoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camoran throws a right hand that Motts ducks under and follows up with a left that Motts also avoids with ease.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camoran lands a right hook to the body.
Camoran slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camoran throws out the jab.
Motts jabs Camoran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Camoran's shoulder, as Camoran tries to avoid the shot.
Camoran fails to land with a series of punches.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
Motts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camoran connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts avoids the body shot from Camoran.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Motts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camoran. Camoran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Camoran misses with a jab to the body
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Motts. That snapped Camoran's head back.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts moves away from the strike by Camoran.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Motts tries to get set, Camoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Motts manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Camoran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Camoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Camoran is out of range.
Motts swings for the body but Camoran moves out of range.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Camoran's defenses.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Camoran.
Camoran slips a straight right by Motts.
Camoran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motts moves away from the strike by Camoran.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts misses with a hook.
Camoran cracks Motts with an open hand slap.
Motts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camoran.
Camoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Motts lands a jab.#CUT2#Mankar Camoran's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts lands with a good body shot.
Motts cracks Camoran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
Camoran throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts throws out a counter right but Camoran avoids it with no problem.
Camoran dips to his left and cracks Motts with an uppercut!
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.#T3#
Camoran tries to bum rush Motts with a series of wild strikes but Motts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camoran throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Motts lands a jab to Camoran's midsection.
Motts scores with a jab.
Camoran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camoran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camoran had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Motts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camoran moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Camoran's ribs.
Camoran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Motts. That snapped Camoran's head back.
Camoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Camoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Camoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camoran.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camoran.#CL#
Camoran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Camoran.
Camoran misses with a punch to the body.
Camoran tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Camoran back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camoran blocks an uppercut.
Camoran pushes Motts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Motts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camoran jumps guard but Motts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Camoran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camoran lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
That's time! Camoran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Motts takes a swing at Camoran's ribcage but misses.
Camoran misses with a hook to the body
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts moves forwards but Camoran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Camoran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Camoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregory Motts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts keeps the fight on the outside.
Camoran takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Camoran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Motts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Motts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camorans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Camoran. #CL#
Camoran closes the distance and clinches.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoran backwards. #CUT2#Mankar Camoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Motts misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Camoran presses Motts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camoran blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Camoran gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Camoran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran pulls Motts in close to his closed guard and prevents Motts from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Camoran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Camoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Motts defends it easily.#SUB#
Camoran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #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!#SUB#
Camoran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Motts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Motts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Camoran is looking for a triangle here but Motts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Camoran wants to control but Motts postures up.
Camoran tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Motts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Camoran is looking to improve his position but Motts isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Motts wants to stand but Camoran is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Camoran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Motts wants to stand but Camoran is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camoran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran stops Motts from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Motts avoids the attempt from Camoran to control.
Motts controlling the pace for now.
Camoran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camoran wants to control but Motts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Motts wants to control but Camoran is keeping him busy.
Camoran gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camoran holds on and takes a little breather.
Camoran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mankar Camoran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Motts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Motts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camoran at a distance.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Motts digs a good hook to Camoran's body.
Camoran misses the jab.
Camoran is looking to clinch but Motts is avoiding it.
Motts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Camoran tries to counter by clinching up but Motts breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Camoran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camoran wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Camoran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Motts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Motts.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Camoran tries to bum rush Motts with a series of wild strikes but Motts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Camoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Motts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camoran tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camoran.
Motts scores with a nice right hand.
Camoran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Camoran is rocked!
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camoran.
Mankar Camoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Motts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camoran under the eye.
Oh Camoran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well,Camoran is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Motts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Camoran forces Motts back against the cage and clinches.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camoran seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Motts drops Camoran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Camoran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#Jeez, Mankar Camoran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Motts lands with a light punch inside.
Camoran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregory Motts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camoran misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Camoran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Motts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoran backwards.
A short left from Motts.
Motts presses Camoran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Motts drops Camoran onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Camoran is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts lands a body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts dips a shoulder and cracks Camoran with a mighty uppercut! Camoran falls back against the cage and Motts unloads with a barrage of strikes! Camoran is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Motts screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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: Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts misses with a hook to the body
and Gallo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Motts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallo thows a leg kick but Motts checks it
and Motts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gallo thinking.
Motts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gallo. Gallo obviously looking to wear him down.
Motts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallo at a distance.
Motts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gallo throws a front kick that sends Motts stumbling back into the cage.
Motts slips a straight right by Gallo.
Gallo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Motts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Motts scores with a decent looking hook.
Motts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Gallo misses
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Juan Gallo has been cut.
Motts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Gallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallo misses with a leg kick
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts is looking to wear down Gallo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gallo looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts avoids a kick to the body.
Gallo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Motts cracks Gallo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Motts has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallo to stand back up!

Gallo is rocked!
Motts pounces like a tiger and cracks Gallo with a vicious hook! Gallo is down but not out! Motts follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Madness Pot-Acolypse     
Date:   Apr 20, 2020
#R1#
Motts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Motts cracks Nagashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagashima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
Nagashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima misses with a series of wild punches.
Motts cracks Nagashima with a good jab.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nagashima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Nagashima's defenses.
Nagashima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagashima with a nice cross.
Nagashima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Motts digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Motts throws a good cross that connects.
Motts throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Motts moves out of range.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Nagashima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Nagashima's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Motts throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Motts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagashima on the side of the head.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Nagashima's ribs.
Motts takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Motts fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nagashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Motts.
Motts lands a right hook to the body.
Motts throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.#CL2#
Motts rushes Nagashima and presses him up against the cage.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Motts working aggressively here. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagashima stalling in the clinch but Motts improves position.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nagashima manages to pull guard.
Nagashima keeping full guard, as Motts tries to pass.
Motts postures up. #SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but Motts pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Motts postures up.
Motts looking to pass the guard.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Motts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nagashima has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Motts is looking to defend but Nagashima has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Motts! Nagashima pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Motts taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Madness 40 Guns Out     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin is trying to break the clinch but Motts is controlling him.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Motts.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts lands a shoulder strike.
Rasputin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasputin blocking some punches. #T1#
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rasputin tries to break free but Motts pushes him back against the cage.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rasputin.
Motts misses with some punches.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Motts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rasputin or not. #T2#
Motts lands an uppercut.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts misses with some punches.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin. #T3#
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts pushes Rasputin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Motts.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Motts. #T4#
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Motts.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
Motts tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin working hard to break the clinch.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts works on Rasputin's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Motts throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Rasputin needs to keep his hands up - Motts had a free shot at his head there.
Motts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rasputin's head backwards.
Good exchange - Motts coming out on top.#ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!
and Motts counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rasputin! He's just covering up as Motts starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 4     
Date:   Feb 10, 2020
#R1#
Motts is looking to clinch but Jiro is avoiding it.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Jiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
Motts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
Jab from Jiro.
Jiro lands with a cross.
A big right from Motts misses.
Jiro misses with a low kick.
Jiro takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts loads up on a big right hand but Jiro slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiro throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Motts lands with a cross.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Jiro.
Jiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Motts swings for the body but Jiro moves out of range.
Jiro misses with a hook.
Jiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Motts cracks Jiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jiro misses the shot to the body.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Jiro is out of range.
Motts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiro throwing a counter right hand but Motts manages to avoid it.#T2#
Motts scores with a hook to the body. Jiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Motts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Motts blocks a jab.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiro manages to avoid it.
Jiro wants to clinch up but Motts keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiro on the side of the head.
Motts throws a body punch but Jiro moves out of range.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiro misses the jab.
Jiro ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiro moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Jiro is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Jiro looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Jiro avoids the body shot from Motts.
Motts misses with a hook
and Jiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Motts throws a hook but Jiro blocks it.
Jiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiro. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts walks into a straight right hand from Jiro.
Jiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jiro misses with a left hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Jiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiro counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiro defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiro. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiro stuns Motts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Jiro is looking to counter punch.
Jiro lands a right hook to the body.
Motts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Jiro moves away and avoids it.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Jiro's head but Jiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Jiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiro lands the left hand.
Motts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Motts misses with a hook. Jiro ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Jiro misses with a looping right.
Jiro moves away from the strike by Motts.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Jiro moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Jiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiro is just out of range.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Motts.#T1#
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiro.#CL#
Jiro clinches.
Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts tries to work over Jiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Jiro.
Jiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Jiro.
Jiro lands a right hand.
Jiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Jiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiro blocking some punches.
Jiro lands a body shot.
Jiro stalling against the cage.
Jiro works on Motts's body with a couple of short punches.
Jiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
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!
Jiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Jiro throws an elbow but misses.
Jiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Jiro.
Jiro lands a shot to the body.
Jiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Jiro.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Jiro.
Jiro digs a right hand underneath Motts's ribcage. Motts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiro.
Jiro digs a right hand into Motts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Motts's gas tank.
Jiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Jiro cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Jiro tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiro lands with a light punch inside.
Jiro digs a right hand into Motts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Motts's gas tank.
Jiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Motts is rocked!
Jiro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Motts! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jiro is unloading with more strikes now! Motts drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Jiro!
Ken Jiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Motts swings for the body but Black Belt moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Motts, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Maybe Black Belt has been cut.
Black Belt misses with a left hand
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black Belt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Motts gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Motts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Motts swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Motts coming out on top.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts scores with a nice right hand.
Yonic moves out of range as Motts strikes.#CL2#
Yonic closes the distance and clinches.
Yonic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts digs a right hand underneath Yonic's ribcage. Yonic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Yonic controls his hands.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Yonic avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Yonic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Yonic controls the action. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Yonic pulls guard successfully.
Motts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yonic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Motts is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yonic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Motts preventing the sweep.
Yonic keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Motts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yonic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Motts has managed to get both his arms back between Yonic's legs - danger averted.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yonic is trying to control the position but Motts postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic fails with the takedown.
Motts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yonic.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range.
Motts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yonic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manager Yonic.
Motts avoids the body shot from Yonic. #T3#
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Motts lands a nice looking body shot.
Gregory Motts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yonic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Motts rushes Yonic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Motts tries to work over Yonic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Motts.
Motts misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Yonic looks winded!
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Motts creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yonic with a big uppercut! Yonic tries to clinch up but Motts pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yonic to the mat! Yonic covers up and Motts unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregory Motts!
Our winner, Gregory Motts, 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: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Feb 07, 2020
#R1#
Motts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boaler on the side of the head. #CL2#
Motts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boaler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boaler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Motts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boaler has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Motts.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
Boaler has Motts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Motts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Boaler is breathing heavily.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts is leaning against Boaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Motts works on Boaler's body with a couple of short punches.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boaler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BOOM! Motts lands a beautiful left hook that drops Boaler. Boaler tries to recover but Motts is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Boaler lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 29, 2019
#R1#
Motts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Motts scores with a jab to the body.
Motu lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Motu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Motu ducks down to avoid it.
Motu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motu throws a shot to the body.
Motu looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.
Motts takes a swing at Motu's ribcage but misses.
Motu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Motts defends it well.
Motu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Motu misses with a straight right.
Motts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Motts rushes Motu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Motu takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Motts.
Motu looks winded!
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motu backwards.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts pushes Motu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motts.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motu.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts lands with a light punch inside.
Motts lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Motts lands a body punch.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motu backwards.
A hook to the body from Motts.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Motts is leaning against Motu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD#
Motts drops Motu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Motu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Motu is rocked!
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motu is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?
Motts works on Motu's body with a couple of short punches.#KD#
Motts drops Motu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Motu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Motts digs a right hand underneath Motu's ribcage. Motu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motts unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Motu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Motts is unloading with more strikes now! Motu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A relieved looking Gregory Motts 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 18, 2019
#R1#
Motts jabs Calvacante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Motts swings for the body but Calvacante moves out of range. #CL2#
Calvacante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Calvacante lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calvacante.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts tries to work over Calvacante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calvacante scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Calvacante tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Calvacante blocks a body shot from Motts.
Calvacante prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calvacante tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Calvacante back against the cage.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calvacante wants to stall.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts prevents a body shot from Calvacante.
Motts is working Calvacante over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Calvacante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calvacante blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Motts.
Calvacante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calvacante takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calvacante.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands a body punch.
Motts dodges an elbow strike from Calvacante.
Good body shot from Motts.
Calvacante looks winded!
A short right from Motts.
Calvacante prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts tries to work over Calvacante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts tries a body shot but Calvacante blocks it.
A short right from Motts.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Calvacante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calvacante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calvacante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calvacante blocks a body shot from Motts. #T2#
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calvacante's elbow.
Motts tries to work over Calvacante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Motts.
Calvacante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calvacante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Calvacante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Calvacante controls the action.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Calvacante controls the action.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Calvacante.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calvacante backwards.
Motts presses Calvacante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Calvacante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Motts blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calvacante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Motts digs a right hand underneath Calvacante's ribcage. Calvacante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calvacante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calvacante backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Motts.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts pushes Calvacante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Calvacante avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calvacante's elbow.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calvacante backwards.
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Calvacante backwards. #ROC#
Calvacante is rocked!#T4#
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Calvacante is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Calvacante's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Calvacante drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A relieved looking Gregory Motts 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: Island Fights 1     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Fraga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fraga looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
A jab lands there for Motts.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fraga.
Fraga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Fraga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motts.
Motts connects with a nice looking jab.
Fraga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fraga lands an overhand right.
Fraga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraga throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Fraga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fraga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Motts with a body shot.
Motts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fraga counters with a stiff right hand.
Fraga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.#T1#
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fraga avoids the body shot from Motts.
Motts digs a good hook to Fraga's body.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Fraga is out of range.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts loads up on a big right hand but Fraga slips the punch.
Fraga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fraga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Fraga's ribs.
Fraga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
A little jabbing left from Fraga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fraga swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Motts looks to land a left hand but Fraga moved out of range nicely.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Fraga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Fraga's head but Fraga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Fraga's head but Fraga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fraga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fraga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Motts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fraga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fraga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Motts with a body shot.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Fraga is out of range.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Fraga's head but Fraga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Fraga throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motts moves out of range as Fraga strikes.
It looked like Motts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fraga.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraga manages to avoid it.
Fraga misses with a looping right.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraga manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraga! But no joy.
Motts moves away from the strike by Fraga.
Motts lands with a nice body punch.
Fraga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fraga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fraga.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fraga.
Motts throws the left hand but Fraga avoids the punch easily.
Motts moves away from the strike by Fraga.
Fraga misses with a right hand
and Motts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fraga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Fraga.
Fraga throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts scores with a punch to the head.
Fraga avoids the body shot from Motts.
Fraga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Motts. Beautiful body shot.
Fraga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Fraga's shoulder, as Fraga tries to avoid the shot.
Fraga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Fraga misses with a straight left.
Motts jabs Fraga right on the nose. Fraga blinks but takes it well.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fraga.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts jabs at Fraga's body.
Fraga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Fraga misses the target.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Fraga's defenses.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregory Motts is winning the standup battle so far.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts scores with the left hand. Fraga knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Motts lands.
Fraga scores with a decent looking hook.
Motts lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fraga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Fraga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Fraga is out of range.
Fraga ducks under a wild hook from Motts.#T1#
Fraga swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Fraga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Fraga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Motts jabs at Fraga's body.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts digs a good hook to Fraga's body.
Fraga misses with a straight right.
Fraga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fraga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Fraga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Fraga.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fraga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fraga slips under a jab.
Motts scores with the left hand. Fraga knows he should have avoided that one.
Fraga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fraga ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Fraga ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Motts takes a swing at Fraga's ribcage but misses.
Motts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fraga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts throws a hook but Fraga blocks it.
Motts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Fraga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts moves out of range as Fraga strikes.
Fraga misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Fraga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Fraga cracks Motts with an open hand slap.
Motts throws a body punch but Fraga moves out of range.
Fraga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts misses with a hook. Fraga ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Fraga with a hook.
Fraga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts swings for the body but Fraga moves out of range.
Fraga throws a right hand that misses
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts lands a glancing blow to the side of Fraga's head.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Fraga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Motts with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Fraga throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Motts lands a jab to the head.
Fraga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraga can do to turn this around?
Motts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fraga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Fraga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fraga might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Motts has got the better of the exchanges.
Motts throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fraga counter with a right hand.
Fraga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fraga needs to keep his hands up - Motts had a free shot at his head there.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Fraga moves away and avoids it.
Fraga misses with a straight right.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Fraga.
Motts scores with a sloppy right hand. Fraga should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Motts connects with a crisp jab.
Motts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fraga counters with a nice body shot.
Motts takes one to the side of the head.
Fraga throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Fraga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Motts. Beautiful body shot.
Fraga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fraga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fraga avoids the body shot from Motts.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fraga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Fraga walks into a jab.#T1#
Motts scores with a hook to the body. Fraga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fraga to counter with a crisp jab.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Fraga's head but Fraga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Fraga.
Fraga avoids the body shot from Motts.
Fraga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fraga throws a right hand that misses
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Fraga is out of range.
Fraga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts misses with a looping right.
Fraga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Motts with a body shot.#T2#
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts lands with a nice body punch.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraga manages to avoid it.
A big right from Motts misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts avoids the body shot from Fraga.
Fraga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Motts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fraga doesn't seem phased though.
Fraga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts cracks Fraga with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fraga is rocked!
Motts slips under a jab from Fraga.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraga is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Fraga does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Fraga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Fraga misses its intended target.
Motts takes a swing at Fraga's ribcage but misses.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fraga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fraga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fraga moves away from the strike by Motts.
Motts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fraga in his tracks.
Motts connects with a body shot that sends Fraga's belly button to the back.
Fraga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fraga momentarily.
Fraga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraga manages to avoid it.
Fraga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fraga is still on wobbly legs! Can Motts finish him?#T4#
Motts looks to land a right hand but Fraga moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fraga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fraga seems to have recovered his senses.
Fraga tries to move into range but Motts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts swings for the body but Fraga moves out of range.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Fraga misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fraga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Fraga throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fraga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fraga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luis Fraga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Motts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Motts cracks Fraga with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Motts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Motts 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Motts!

Gregory Motts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

 
 
 
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