Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Jarvinen as Bolt shoots in.
Jarvinen misses with a straight left.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Jarvinen ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Jarvinen forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Jarvinen tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage. #TD2#
Bolt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jarvinen can't fight it off and eventually Bolt manages to take the fight to the floor. Jarvinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jarvinen keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bolt tries to get set, Jarvinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Bolt manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
Jarvinen is looking to counter the offense by Bolt and move into the clinch.
Jab by Jarvinen.
A shot to the body from Jarvinen misses
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Bolt breaks away and moves out of range.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut.
Jarvinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolt wants to clinch up but Jarvinen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bolt moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jarvinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.#TD2#
Bolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jarvinen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bolt advances to half guard.
Jarvinen tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Jarvinen defends it.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Jarvinen is working away.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Jarvinen defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jarvinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolt.
Bolt not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jarvinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Jarvinen gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jarvinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Jarvinen's guard.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvinen.
Bolt passes Jarvinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bolt seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jarvinen has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt is fighting to break Jarvinen's control of his arms but Jarvinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolt trying to control but Jarvinen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Bolt stands and throws Jarvinen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bolt swings around for an armbar but Jarvinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bolt's guard.
Bolt trying to control the position here.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarvinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bolt pulls Jarvinen in to control the position.
Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bolt trying to control but Jarvinen is working from the bottom.
Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jarvinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarvinen, not yet.
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarvinen has wrist control.#T3#
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvinen is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolt.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jarvinen enables Bolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jarvinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Bolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvinen is keeping the position for now.
Bolt is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt content to stall in guard here.
Jarvinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolt goes for a double leg but Jarvinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvinen continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bolt has managed to clinch.
Bolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bolt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jarvinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarvinen.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Jarvinen scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a shot to the body.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen sets himself, and Bolt steps forward looking for the clinch! Jarvinen avoids it this time.
Jarvinen is looking to wear down Bolt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarvinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jarvinen catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Bolt is rocked!#T1#
Jarvinen digs a good hook to Bolt's body.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Jarvinen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bolt 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 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 322 Doomsday vs Fadda Jnr
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Bolt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCain to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolt 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.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Bolt tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there.
Bolt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bolt controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bolt wants to finish this one by submission but McCain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bolt. #T1#
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolt tries to control but McCain wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt lands with some strikes.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt is landing with some decent strikes but McCain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bolt wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
Bolt controlling his opponent. #T4#
McCain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bolt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bolt wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Bolt.
Bolt throws some wild stikes that McCain manages to avoid easily.
Bolt controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Bolt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McCain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCain shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt working for a guillotine from mount but McCain is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCain as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCain quickly recovers to half guard.

McCain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bolt misses the jab.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
A lazy left from McCain finds 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!
McCain with a nice calf kick.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt moves out of range as McCain strikes.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and McCain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolt dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
The referee calls for McCain to work. #TD#
Bolt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCain regains guard immediately.
Bolt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Bolt content to stall in guard here.
Bolt looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Bolt forces his way into half guard.
Bolt trying to control from McCain 's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
Bolt is stalling in the full guard.
Bolt trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolt sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Bolt forces his way into half guard.
Bolt is pressing down on McCain 's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Bolt content to control rather than advance.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
Bolt is stalling here. McCain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bolt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bolt gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bolt is holding on to half guard well.
Derwent Bolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCain tries to stand and escape but Bolt is controlling the position.
Bolt controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCain on the side of the head.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCain 's waist but McCain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
McCain cracks Bolt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bolt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCain pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bolt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain !
Our winner, Lucas McCain , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Tofail is retaining full guard.
Tofail knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolt on the ground.
Bolt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Bolt wants to control but Tofail is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail prevents Bolt from improving position.
Tofail is not content to let Bolt control the position. #T1#
Tofail is looking for a sweep.
Bolt moves into full mount!
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tofail is looking to escape.
Bolt lands a heavy elbow.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tofail is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Tofail tries to lock up and control but Bolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolt controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Bolt has isolated one of Tofail's arms. Tofail looking to fight him off but Bolt twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tribute. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bolt counters by moving into the clinch.
Tribute digs a right hand into Bolt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolt's gas tank.
Tribute slowing the pace effectively.
Tribute tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tribute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolt takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.#TD#
Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tribute is trying to stand back up but Bolt is controlling him
Bolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tribute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Bolt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Tribute keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tribute 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.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Tribute defending well. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for submissions but instead, Tribute has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt'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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tribute there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tribute looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Bolt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bolt wants to control but Tribute is keeping him busy.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Tribute defends it.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Tribute is working away.
Tribute wants to get back to full guard.
Bolt wants to take a breather but Tribute is having none of it.
Bolt is really struggling to control Tribute but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Tribute is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tribute is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derwent Bolt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute moves out of range as Bolt strikes.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Tribute avoids it well.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Tribute sprawls well.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
Tribute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tribute.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Good shot there by Tribute.#TD#
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tribute quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bolt looking for a submission but Tribute manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolt slips nicely into half guard.
Tribute won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt trying to control the action but Tribute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt throwing strikes here but Tribute is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bolt looking to control but Tribute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tribute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt is trying to control here but Tribute has managed to regain half guard. #T4#
Bolt tries to pass to full mount but Tribute defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tribute tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt is pressing down on Tribute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tribute is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
Bolt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tribute closes the distance but Bolt moves to the side
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Bolt.
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a big right hand! Oh Bolt is in trouble here! Tribute follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Bolt misses with a hook
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
Bolt misses with a double jab. #TD#
Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lalime tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Lalime's guard.

Lalime pushes Bolt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bolt 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.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Bolt with a poor takedown
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalime misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Bolt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now.
Bolt stops Lalime from standing up.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Lalime keeps moving. #T1#
Bolt being controlled here momentarily.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Lalime wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lalime moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lalime wobbles Bolt with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lalime dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bolt to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Bolt misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
As Bolt backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Bolt manages to avoid it all.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolt shoots in but no luck this time.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Bolt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Marley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt catches Marley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Bolt shoots in and bounces Marley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Bolt stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Bolt 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.
Marley is looking to stand back up but Bolt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marley. #SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Marley defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Bolt trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bolt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bolt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.

Event: DMMA 282 Cowan vs Greene
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Bolt swings for the body but Kvakkestad moves out of range.
Kvakkestad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvakkestad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kvakkestad wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Kvakkestad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvakkestad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kvakkestad defends it nicely.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kvakkestad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Bolt 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.
Kvakkestad tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kvakkestad throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvakkestad 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.
Bolt takes a swing at Kvakkestad's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bolt feints and as Kvakkestad raises his hands in defense, Bolt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvakkestad trying to keep a closed guard but Bolt is proving a slippery customer.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kvakkestad looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt blocks the body kick. #TD#
Bolt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kvakkestad can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Bolt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bolt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvakkestad keeps working.
Kvakkestad tries to buck Bolt off but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt takes a little break here. Kvakkestad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Bolt trying to control the action but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Kvakkestad is looking to reverse the position.
Bolt working away.
Bolt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.
Bolt is trying to control. Kvakkestad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvakkestad is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvakkestad defends it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolt prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.
Kvakkestad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolt's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kvakkestad. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kvakkestad trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kvakkestad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Kvakkestad tries to sprawl but Bolt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bolt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kvakkestad!
Kvakkestad is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt tries to control but Kvakkestad wriggling away.
Kvakkestad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kvakkestad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Kvakkestad is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Bolt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Kvakkestad reaches up and pulls Bolt towards him, trying to control the position. Bolt manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Kvakkestad! Kvakkestad tries to roll over - now Bolt is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Kvakkestad has to tap out! Great work there by Bolt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derwent Bolt!
A very excited looking Derwent Bolt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Bolt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapula doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapula as he avoids it easily.
Kapula appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kapula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kapula circles away.
Kapula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapula as he avoids it easily.
Kapula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tris Kapula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kapula swinging wildly here.
Bolt misses the body punch
enabling Kapula to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt. #CL2#
Kapula gets tackled into the cage by Bolt. Bolt maintains the clinch.
Kapula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kapula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Kapula .
Bolt looking for a takedown.
Kapula prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bolt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kapula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolt is trying to drag Kapula to the mat but Kapula just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kapula .
Kapula misses with some punches.
Bolt blocks an uppercut.
Bolt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kapula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kapula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bolt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kapula lands a nice uppercut.
Kapula digs a right hand underneath Bolt's ribcage. Bolt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolt looks winded!
Bolt can't get the takedown.
Bolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Nice body punch from Kapula .
A body shot lands from Kapula .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapula throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kapula . #ROC#Bolt is rocked!#BC#
Kapula manages to break the clinch.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapula finish him?
Kapula flashes Bolt a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bolt's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bolt crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kapula punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tris Kapula !
Tris Kapula thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 264 Thorn vs Kuomanen
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter gets full guard.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. #REVB#
Bolt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shifter throws a strike but Bolt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shifter has his foot on Bolt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolt works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Bolt defends easily. #T1#
Bolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Bolt 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.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bolt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Bolt wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Bolt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bolt controlling from mount.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bolt is working for a kimura but Shifter is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolt wants to free his trapped foot but Shifter is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Bolt uses his free foot to push down on Shifter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shifter.
Shifter taking shots to the head.
Bolt breaks from Shifter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolt looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt content just to control the position here.
Shifter regains half guard.#T4#
Bolt wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Bolt uses his free foot to push down on Shifter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shifter.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Bolt maintains control.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolt landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Shifter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shifter flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolt prevents Shifter from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Shifter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolt to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolt is aware though and is defending well.
Derwent Bolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Bolt defends easily.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shifter is tightening it up a little... Bolt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bolt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bolt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shifter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shape Shifter!

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Nice combo by Bolt! Oh, that's hurt him - Zimmerman falls to the canvas and Bolt follows him into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bolt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zimmerman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt stalling.
Zimmerman is refusing to be controlled, as Bolt sits in half guard.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zimmerman won't allow Bolt to pass to mount. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt controlling the action here.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Zimmerman defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Bolt there.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt uses his free foot to push down on Zimmerman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zimmerman.
Bolt prevents Zimmerman from getting the reversal.
Zimmerman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bolt. What's that going to do exactly?
Zimmerman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolt looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Zimmerman is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Bolt scoring with strikes but Zimmerman is staying in there.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt content just to control the position here.
Bolt looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
Zimmerman working to try and regain half guard.
Zimmerman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman'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#
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Zimmerman looking to score a takedown here. Bolt is defending well but Zimmerman drives through and ends up in Bolt's guard.
Zimmerman being controlled here momentarily.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bolt looking to control.
Zimmerman connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman scoring with some ground and pound.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimmerman postures up in Bolt's guard and throws a big left but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Bolt passes to full mount!
Bolt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zimmerman hang on?
Bolt tries to control but Zimmerman wriggling away. #T2#
Bolt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Bolt maintains control.
Bolt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bolt trying to control but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Bolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zimmerman won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt not doing much here. #T3##SUB#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt winds up and cracks Zimmerman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt wants to pass to mount but Zimmerman is defending the position.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Bolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zimmerman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimmerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimmerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolt preventing the sweep.
Bolt slips nicely into half guard.
Bolt prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Bolt is looking to advance position but Zimmerman won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman'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##TD2#
Bolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bolt wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bolt wants to work for an arm triangle but Zimmerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolt moves into full mount! Zimmerman won't be happy about that!
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Zimmerman is squirming around nicely.
Bolt controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Bolt looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zimmerman is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bolt wants to control the pace but Zimmerman is squirming around nicely.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolt wants to free his trapped foot but Zimmerman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zimmerman is not content to let Bolt control the position.#T3##SUB#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Zimmerman is in trouble now - Bolt has advanced to mount!
Bolt looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Derwent Bolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Bolt looking to secure an arm triangle but Zimmerman defends it well.
Zimmerman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolt's back!
You can see the frustration on Bolt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Zimmerman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolt is defending well though. Zimmerman let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bolt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolt is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zimmerman's arms.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Puma closes the distance and clinches up with Bolt, looking for a takedown. Puma pushes Bolt against the cage but Bolt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Puma gets caught napping as Bolt dives in and scores a takedown. Puma manages to retain guard.
Puma pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Bolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puma wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puma is pulling down on Bolt's head to control his posture. #T1#
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolt preventing the sweep.
Puma controlling Bolt's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolt controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Bolt.#TD2#
Puma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bolt manages to get to full guard.
Bolt is pulling down on Puma's head. It's preventing any offense from Puma, at least for the moment.#T2#
Puma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt'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.
Puma forces his way into half guard.
Puma tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bolt.
Puma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Bolt tries to get to full guard but Puma has control of the leg.
Puma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bolt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puma wanted to stand there but Bolt had control of the position.
Bolt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bolt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puma trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Bolt looking to score a takedown here. Puma is defending well but Bolt drives through and ends up in Puma's guard.
Bolt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puma prevents Bolt from improving position.
Puma is looking to regain half guard here but Bolt keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Puma is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bolt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Puma rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolt's guard! Nice work there by Puma!
Puma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Bolt is working an open guard so Puma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Puma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolt.
Bolt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puma.#TD#
Bolt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt is just content to waste time from the top position. Puma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Puma being controlled here, momentarily.
Puma wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Puma is retaining full guard.
Puma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Puma is trying to control. Bolt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolt keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Bolt moves into full guard.
Puma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puma wanted to stand there but Bolt had control of the position.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
Puma pushes down on Bolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolt trying to hold on to Puma's head to control him but Puma postures up. #T3#
Bolt is concentrating on defense, preventing Puma from advancing position.
Bolt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puma won't allow Bolt to sweep him here.
Puma looking to pass the guard.
Puma advances position into side control!
Bolt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puma wants to stand up but Bolt has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Bolt wants to control but Puma is keeping busy.
Puma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working.
Bolt is looking to control Puma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolt avoid being mounted?
Bolt is trying to get back to full guard.
Puma wants to stand but Bolt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puma is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolt from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Puma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Puma is just out of range.
Puma throws a shot from downtown. Bolt moves away and avoids it.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Puma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bolt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Puma decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
Nice defenses there by Puma.
Puma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolt is fending him off so far but Puma persists. Nope, Bolt circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Puma.#TD2#
Bolt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bolt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Bolt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt looking to control but Puma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Puma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Bolt trying to control but Puma is having none of it.
Johnny Puma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt looking to control but Puma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt raining down shots from the mount!
Puma tries to lock up and control but Bolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bolt looking to control but Puma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puma is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolt has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bolt tries to control but Puma wriggling away.
Bolt is really struggling to control Puma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Puma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puma is looking to escape.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt 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: DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Ruyjini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and Ruyjini counters with a body kick.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Ruyjini counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruyjini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruyjini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruyjini tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolt.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt shoots for a takedown but Ruyjini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bolt shoots for a takedown but Ruyjini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It appears Ruyjini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ruyjini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Ruyjini 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.
Ruyjini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab. #T1#
Bolt misses with a takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolt thinking.
Bolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolt tries to clinch
and Ruyjini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolt thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruyjini. #TD2#
Bolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ruyjini's guard.
Bolt advances position into side control!
Ruyjini wants to get back to his feet but Bolt drags him back down.
Bolt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruyjini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ruyjini is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #ES#
Ruyjini bucks Bolt off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruyjini throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolt defending well as Ruyjini loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there.

Ruyjini pushes Bolt off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Bolt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Ruyjini scores with a leg kick.
Ruyjini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruyjini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruyjini throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruyjini defends well and Bolt ends up having to push Ruyjini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruyjini scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolt should have avoided that one.
Bolt takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
Bolt misses with a shot to the body
and Ruyjini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bolt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a thumping low kick.
Bolt moves in looking to clinch but Ruyjini pushes him off.#T3#
A shot to the body from Bolt misses
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruyjini misses with a body kick.
Bolt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruyjini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Bolt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruyjini is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Ruyjini kicks off Bolt and gets to his feet.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruyjini connects with the punch.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ruyjini counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruyjini takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
Bolt has his takedown stuffed
and Ruyjini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
letting Ruyjini counter with a right hand.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruyjini.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruyjini was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Ruyjini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bolt wants to clinch but Ruyjini slips to the side
and Ruyjini counters with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruyjini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ki Ruyjini 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#
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruyjini is just out of range.
Bolt misses with a takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt.
Ruyjini connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Bolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruyjini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ruyjini wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Ruyjini tenderised Bolt's leg. Bolt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bolt's knee momentarily.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruyjini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruyjini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Bolt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bolt trying to control the action but Ruyjini is working from the bottom.
Ki Ruyjini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES#
Ruyjini throws Bolt to one side and escapes!
Bolt connects with a jab.
Ki Ruyjini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruyjini's head.
Bolt darts in trying to clinch
and Ruyjini counters with a straight right hand.
Bolt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruyjini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruyjini counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Ruyjini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Ruyjini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ruyjini scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruyjini rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt closes the distance but Ruyjini moves to the side
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruyjini catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruyjini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bolt wants to control but Ruyjini is keeping him busy.
Ruyjini tries to escape but Bolt is in control.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruyjini trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Bolt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ruyjini!
Bolt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Ruyjini is squirming around nicely.
Ruyjini tries to buck Bolt off but he can't manage it.
Bolt with the ground and pound from mount.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruyjini is trying to stand.
Bolt is landing with some decent strikes but Ruyjini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Bolt working for a guillotine from mount but Ruyjini is in no mood to give up.
Ruyjini tries to buck Bolt off but he can't manage it. #T4#
Bolt trying to control but Ruyjini is having none of it.
Bolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruyjini trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bolt tries to control but Ruyjini wriggling away.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
Ruyjini trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt tries to control but Ruyjini wriggling away.
Ruyjini wants to use the cage to get back to his feet 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 Ki Ruyjini will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt lands with a hook. Ruyjini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruyjini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt misses the jab.
Bolt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruyjini avoids it really well and circles away.
Bolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good shot there by Ruyjini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt fails with the takedown
and Ruyjini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick that knocks Bolt off balance momentarily.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt.
Ruyjini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruyjini lands with an overhand left.
Ruyjini avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Bolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruyjini scores with a jab to the body.
Ruyjini scores with a leg kick.
Bolt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruyjini pinned against the cage. Ruyjini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolt throws a right hand that misses
and Ruyjini counters with a good low kick that Bolt was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Bolt - just one landing.
Ruyjini stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolt. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Ruyjini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Ruyjini throws a quick counter head kick but Bolt was just out of range.
Derwent Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ruyjini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruyjini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruyjini off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Ruyjini finds it's way through Bolt's defenses.
Ruyjini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolt tries to bum rush Ruyjini with a series of wild strikes but Ruyjini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ki Ruyjini is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruyjini, which made it look bad.
Ruyjini cracks Bolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruyjini lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Ruyjini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Bolt is rocked!
Bolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruyjini finish him?
Ruyjini catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt walks straight into a right hand from Ruyjini - that's dropped him! Ruyjini jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bolt from any more punishment! Bolt 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 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ki Ruyjini!
A victorious Ki Ruyjini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Bolt needs to keep his hands up - Keil had a free shot at his head there.
Keil thumps Bolt with a low kick.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keil moves away.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
Keil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolt cracks Keil with an open hand slap.
Bolt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bolt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Keil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bolt clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bolt has clasped his hands together around Keil's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bolt trying to control the position but Keil is working away. #SUB2#
Bolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bolt is controlling him well.
Keil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keil being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Bolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Keil is defending well.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Bolt trying to control the position but Keil is working away.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Bolt tries for a kimura but Keil is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keil is pushing Bolt's head away, looking to escape. Bolt manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB2#
Bolt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolt controls the position.
Keil is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Keil tries to escape but Bolt is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolt wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keil misses with the combination. #T4#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keil as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Keil.
Good leg kick by Keil. #TD2#
Bolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keil!
Bolt working the ground and pound.
Bolt wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy.
Bolt prevents Keil from escaping the position.
Bolt trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
Keil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bolt slows the pace down.
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 Donner Keil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Keil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Keil leaves Bolt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keil.
Keil connects with a looping right hand.
Keil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keil.
Donner Keil is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keil counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil won't allow Bolt to pass to mount. #T1#
Keil looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Keil kicks off Bolt and gets to his feet.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Keil avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bolts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keil is trying to buck Bolt off.
Bolt trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bolt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Keil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Derwent Bolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolt trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
Keil wants to get back to his feet.
Bolt working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keil prevents Bolt from moving into mount.
Keil is not content to let Bolt control the position.
Keil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Bolt stalls from top position.
Keil pushes Bolt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bolt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES#
Keil bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Keil.
Bolt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Keil ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keil. Keil obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolt misses with a body shot. #T4#
Keil scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt. #TD2#
Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Keil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Donner Keil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Keil throws a big counter combination but Bolt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keil scores with a leg kick.
Keil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?
Bolt dives in for a single leg takedown but Keil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good leg kick by Keil.
Bolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keil works the jab nicely.
Keil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Keil avoids it with no problem.
Keil throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bolt counters with a single leg into guard. Keil didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donner Keil dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Keil's head but Keil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Keil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keil lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Keil. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Keil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keil lands a really nice looking cross but Bolt seems unphased.
Keil misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Keil as Bolt shoots in.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Donk. Keil catches Bolt right on the button with a cross.
Bolt takes one on the button.
Keil misses with the combination.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keil tries to avoid it but Bolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keil to the ground. Keil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Keil scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Keil.
Bolt moves out of range as Keil strikes.
Bolt shoots in but Keil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Bolt looks to move away, Keil throws a big counter combo but Bolt just gets out of the way.
Keil scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Keil.
Keil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keil.
Derwent Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Keil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Bolt drives through with a takedown into Keil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Keil wants to get back to his feet but Bolt passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bolt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bolt prevents Keil from standing back up.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil is trying to stand up here but Bolt is controlling him well.
Bolt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolt prevents Keil from standing back up.
Keil is not content to let Bolt control the position.#T3#
Bolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keil wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bolt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolt won't allow Keil to get back to his feet.
Keil can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keil won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt stops Keil from getting back to his feet.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Keil is working away. #T4#
Bolt prevents Keil from standing back up. #ES#
Keil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
Keil is looking to counter punch.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keil swivels and escapes.
Bolt takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt misses with a hook
letting Keil counter with a right hand.
Keil scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keil lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Keil. That snapped Bolt's head back.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Bolt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Bolt getting side control.
Evans pushes Bolt off looking to stand but Bolt dives back in and keeps control.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is in trouble now - Bolt has advanced to mount!
Bolt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Bolt cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolt unloads with some shots from mount but Evans bucks and avoids them well.
Evans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Evans wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt'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.#T1#
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans tries to buck Bolt off but he can't manage it.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolt looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans is working to get back to half guard.
Bolt content just to control the position here.
Bolt avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2#
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bolt trying to control but Evans is having none of it.
Bolt looking to ground and pound but Evans is blocking nicely.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Evans is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bolt working Evans over with strikes here. #T3#
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Evans wants to hold on but Bolt pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely.
Evans wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt tries to control but Evans wriggling away. #T4#
Evans trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bolt controlling from mount.
Bolt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Bolt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bolt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Bolt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Bolt throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bolt misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Evans. Bolt shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Bolt throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Good shot there by Evans.#T1#
Bolt shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a one two combo.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolt.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Evans avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Evans connects 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!
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolt. Bolt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Bolt's head back.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Bolt has managed to clinch.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolts head.
Bolt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans is working Bolt over against the cage.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolt.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans lands an uppercut.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolts head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Bolt misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws a right and a left that Bolt avoids nicely.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bolt tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans scores with a kick to the body.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolt.#TD#
Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Evans's guard.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Bolt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
Evans keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Evans pushes Bolt off and gets back to his feet.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Evans's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans keeps Bolt at a distance using the push kick.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Bolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Bolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolt throws out the jab.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.#ES2#
Evans manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolt misses with a straight right.
Evans throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1##TD#
Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolt wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolt controlling the action here.
Bolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Evans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bolt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bolt tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
Bolt has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolt.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolt controls his hands. #T2#
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Bolt's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Bolt wants to take the fight to the mat but Evans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans pushes Bolt 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.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Evans.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Evans connects with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.#TD#
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolt to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Evans pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Bolt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bolt prevents Evans from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Bolt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans, which made it look bad.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 210 Pinkman vs Vaiduoklis
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Nitro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nitro.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt stuns Nitro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nitro is looking to regain half guard here but Bolt keeps moving and retains side control.
Nitro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nitro wants to pass to mount but Bolt is defending the position.
Bolt trying to hold on to Nitro's head to control him but Nitro postures up.
Bolt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nitro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nitro's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Nitro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Nitro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bolt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nitro tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bolt scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bolt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Bolt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nitro can't escape the position.
Bolt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nitro.
Bolt is trying to stick to Nitro's back but Nitro is turning into Bolt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bolt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nitro.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Bolt seems keen to control Nitro's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolt is looking to sweep but instead, Nitro has passed into half guard.
Nitro is thwarting Bolt's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Bolt tries to get to full guard but Nitro has control of the leg.
Nitro wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling the position.
Bolt is looking to improve his position.
Nitro controlling the action here.
Bolt is trying to control but Nitro passes into side control! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nitro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nitro wants to stand but Bolt is controlling his arm.
Bolt prevents Nitro from improving position.
Nitro just content to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nitro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolt wants to control but Nitro postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt 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#
Nitro slips under a jab.
Nitro throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nitro as he jumps to the side.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Nitro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nitro.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and Nitro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nitro misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nitro connects with a looping right hand.
Bolt misses with a lunging right hand
and Nitro counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
Jimmy Nitro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bolt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1##SUB#
Nitro looking for a guillotine here but Bolt defends easily. #SUB#
Nitro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Nitro working for submissions but it's allowed Bolt to get to half guard. #SUB#
Nitro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolt pulls his head out easily.
Bolt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nitro is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolt wants to free his trapped foot but Nitro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nitro tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Nitro defending well.
Nitro manages to get to full guard.
Nitro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nitro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bolt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Nitro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt wants to control but Nitro is keeping him busy.
Nitro wants to get back to full guard.
Nitro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Quarry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bolt is controlling the pace.
Nitro is looking to improve his position.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nitro keeps working.
Bolt controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nitro wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nitro keeps working.
Nitro wants to get back to full guard.
Nitro is not content to let Bolt control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nitro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Nitro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nitro keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass. #SUB#
Bolt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nitro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolt has managed to get both his arms back between Nitro's legs - danger averted.
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 Jimmy Nitro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nitro feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Nitro walks into a straight right hand from Bolt.
Bolt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nitro in his tracks.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nitro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt shoots for a double leg takedown but Nitro sprawls well. He's pushed Bolt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nitro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolt.
A little feinted left hand from Nitro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nitro lands with a straight right. Bolt didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nitro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nitro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nitro scrambles back to his feet.
Nitro throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bolt pushes Nitro up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nitro pulls Bolt into guard. #T1##SUB#
Nitro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolt trying to control but Nitro is working from the bottom.
Bolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Derwent Bolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nitro looking to control.
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nitro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nitro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Nitro keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Bolt pushes down on Nitro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nitro manages to get to full guard.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Nitro keeps moving.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Bolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nitro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nitro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolt defends it easily.#T3#
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitro keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass. #SUB#
Nitro is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nitro is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nitro is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitro trying to keep a closed guard but Bolt is proving a slippery customer.
Bolt forces his way into half guard.
Nitro wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Bolt trying to control the action but Nitro is working from the bottom.
Bolt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolt content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nitro wants to sweep but Bolt has passed to side control!
Nitro is trying to get back to half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 199 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Ruyjini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruyjini throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Ruyjini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt throws a good cross that connects.
Bolt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruyjini defends it nicely.
Bolt tries to move into range but Ruyjini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolt lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruyjini is fending him off so far but Bolt persists. Nope, Ruyjini circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolt 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.
Derwent Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruyjini pinned against the cage. Ruyjini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ruyjini stuffs the takedown.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
Bolt misses with a double jab
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruyjini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruyjini.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Ruyjini sprawls well.
Ruyjini looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bolt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruyjini won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruyjini is looking to regain half guard here but Bolt keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruyjini is trying to control Bolt's posture but Bolt avoids it. #T2#
Bolt wants to control but Ruyjini is keeping him busy.
Ruyjini is trying to improve his position.
Bolt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Bolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruyjini is defending well.
Bolt wants to control but Ruyjini is keeping him busy.
Bolt is really struggling to control Ruyjini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruyjini is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bolt takes a little break here. Ruyjini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ruyjini prevents Bolt from moving into mount.
Ruyjini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruyjini tries to buck Bolt off but Bolt is having none of it.
Ruyjini gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolt is controlling the pace. #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.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Ruyjini is working away.
Bolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruyjini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruyjini controlling the position well.
Bolt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruyjini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruyjini is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bolt tries to control but Ruyjini wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derwent Bolt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruyjini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt tries to counter with a takedown but Ruyjini is quick to defend against it.
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruyjini.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Ruyjini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruyjini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt looks for a takedown but Ruyjini sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruyjini slips a jab from Bolt.
Ruyjini throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bolt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolt won't allow Ruyjini to sweep him here.
Bolt forces his way into half guard.
Bolt drops an elbow to the side of Ruyjini's head.
Bolt slows the pace down in half guard.
Bolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Bolt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ruyjini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruyjini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Ruyjini is defending well.
Ruyjini is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolt is taking a breather. Ruyjini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruyjini tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Ruyjini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolt's back!
Ruyjini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ruyjini not allowing Bolt to control his hands.
Ki Ruyjini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolt is in bad spot here.
Bolt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ruyjini content just to control the position here. #T3#
Bolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolt is working hard here to advance position.
Bolt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruyjini is stalling here but it's allowed Bolt to get half guard.
Ruyjini is keen to just control but Bolt is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruyjini is keen to just control but Bolt is a slippery customer.
Bolt has his hands clasped together around Ruyjini's back. He's all about the action.
Ruyjini trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Derwent Bolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruyjini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ki Ruyjini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ki Ruyjini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruyjini looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.#CUT#It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
Ruyjini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruyjini stuffs the takedown.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruyjini scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt misses the jab.#TD#
Bolt dives in and scores a takedown into Ruyjini's guard.
Ruyjini keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass. #T1#
Bolt wants to control from the top but Ruyjini keeps moving.
Ruyjini wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolt passes into half guard.
Bolt is trying to control. Ruyjini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruyjini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Ruyjini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Ruyjini defending well. #SUB#
Bolt is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruyjini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruyjini can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruyjini trying to hold on to Bolt's head to control him but Bolt postures up.
Bolt prevents Ruyjini from improving his position.#T3#
Ruyjini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolt is taking a breather. Ruyjini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ruyjini trying to control from the bottom.
Bolt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruyjini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruyjini tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Bolt slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruyjini is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ruyjini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
Ruyjini feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Bolt looking to score a takedown here. Ruyjini is defending well but Bolt drives through and ends up in Ruyjini's guard.
Ruyjini looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruyjini, not yet.
Ruyjini keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt pushes down on Ruyjini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruyjini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bolt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruyjini is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruyjini avoid being mounted?
Bolt trying to control the action but Ruyjini is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt moves nicely into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derwent Bolt!
After the fight, Derwent Bolt 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: DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
McKane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bolt avoids the body shot from McKane.
Bolt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolt is looking to counter the offense by McKane and move into the clinch.
McKane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
McKane lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Bolt is rocked!
Bolt gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bolt instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bolt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bolt manages to end up in side control.
Grigorian is not content to let Bolt control the position.
Grigorian seems a little lost for a moment, as Bolt dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Bolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grigorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian is looking to reverse the position.
Bolt 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.
Grigorian is being controlled here. #T1#
Bolt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Grigorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt slows the pace down. #SUB#
Bolt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grigorian is trying to improve his position.
Grigorian keeps trying to improve his position.
Grigorian stops Bolt from passing to mount. #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.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Bolt drags him back down.#SUB#
Bolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bolt wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grigorian!
BOOM! Bolt connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Bolt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grigorian's face.
BOOM! Bolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Grigorian wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Grigorian is squirming around nicely.
Grigorian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Grigorian is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grigorian avoid being mounted?
Well, if Bolt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Bolt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grigorian has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bolt seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grigorian won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grigorian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolt.
Nice sprawl there from Bolt as Grigorian shoots in.
Bolt stuns Grigorian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigorian sprawls well. Grigorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigorian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Bolt shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorian as he avoids it easily.
Grigorian shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Grigorian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grigorian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Grigorian has Bolt up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Grigorian missing with knees to the body.
Bolt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grigorian smiles and moves away.
Grigorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolt circles away.
Bolt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Grigorian's guard.

Grigorian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Grigorian pulls guard effortlessly.
Bolt passes into half guard.
Bolt moves nicely into side control.
Grigorian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Bolt controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt prevents Grigorian from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Bolt has control of Grigorian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grigorian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
Bolt punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Bolt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grigorian is surviving well by controlling Bolt's body position as best he can.
Bolt looking to control but Grigorian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Bolt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grigorian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolt prevents Grigorian from improving his position.
Grigorian is looking to escape.#T4#
Bolt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bolt is working for a submission of some sort.
Grigorian is trying to control but can't.
Derwent Bolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian tries to clinch there but Bolt circles away.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body. Grigorian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Bolt scores with a takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigorian is keeping the position for now.
Grigorian wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt passes Grigorian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolt tries to pass to full mount but Grigorian defends it.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Grigorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bolt lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Bolt seems content to control.
Grigorian trying to hold on to Bolt's head to control him but Bolt postures up.
Bolt is keen to just control but Grigorian is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bolt is trying to work for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well. #SUB#
Bolt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grigorian has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grigorian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.
Grigorian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolt's back!
Bolt trying to control the position but Grigorian manages to sink in the hooks.
Grigorian keeps control of the position as Bolt tries to break free.
Bolt wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Bolt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Bolt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grigorian wants to control the pace but Bolt is squirming around nicely.
Bolt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Misak Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grigorian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bolt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolt is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolt wants to control but Grigorian is keeping busy.
Bolt is concentrating on defense, preventing Grigorian from advancing position. #T4#
Bolt moves into full guard.
Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bolt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolt passes Grigorian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grigorian is looking to escape.
Bolt blocks the strikes from Grigorian.
Derwent Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Grigorian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolt pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023

181 cm
29 yrs
217 lbs

200 cm
29 yrs
200 lbs