Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##CL#
McDermott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durston, pushing him back against the cage.
McDermott cracks Durston with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from McDermott.
McDermott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Durston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durston throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durston on the side of the head.
McDermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Durston sprawls well. He's pushed McDermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
McDermott clinches with his opponent.
McDermott lands with a right to the head.
McDermott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durston gets underhooks to prevent McDermott's takedown attempt.
Durston tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDermott is pressed up against the cage. Durston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDermott down to the mat. McDermott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durston. Durston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDermott sprawls well. McDermott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durston gets slowly back to his feet.
McDermott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Punch McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Durston.#T1#
McDermott looks for a takedown but Durston sprawls well.
McDermott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDermott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
McDermott lands a really nice looking cross but Durston seems unphased.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Durston's head.
McDermott lands a slapping body shot.
McDermott lands a nice looking body shot.
Durston takes one to the chin there.
McDermott punishes Durston's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDermott scores with a body shot.
McDermott circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durston doesn't seem bothered though.
Durston looks winded!#T2#
Durston misses with a takedown attempt - McDermott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDermott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durston.
McDermott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durston takes one to the side of the head.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durston on the side of the head.
McDermott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDermott lands a jab.
McDermott slips a jab and a cross from Durston.
Durston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Durston is rocked!#CL#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDermott looking for a takedown.
Durston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDermott after a bit of a struggle.
McDermott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Durston looking to stall.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durston wants to stall. #TD#
McDermott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Durston is wriggling around but McDermott manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
McDermott stands up out of the half guard.
Nice body punch from McDermott.
Durston takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4##CL#
McDermott gets a clinch.
Durston goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDermott prevents it.
McDermott has Durston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDermott lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
McDermott lands with a light punch inside.
McDermott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDermott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDermott works on Durston's body with a couple of short punches.
McDermott lands with a short shot to the head.
McDermott is pushing Durston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDermott lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDermott with a hook.
McDermott scores with a sloppy right hand. Durston should have avoided that one.
Durston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durston walks into a jab.
Durston is still on wobbly legs! Can McDermott finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
McDermott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durston seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
McDermott clinches up against the cage.
McDermott leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDermott.
McDermott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from McDermott.
McDermott wants a takedown.
McDermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Durston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Durston is trying to pull guard but McDermott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDermott pushes Durston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott is struggling to control the position.
McDermott leaning against his opponent.
McDermott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durston is looking for a takedown.
McDermott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDermott has Durston pressed against the cage.
McDermott seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Punch McDermott.
No luck for Durston with that takedown attempt. #T2#
McDermott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durston under the eye.#CL#
McDermott closes the distance and clinches.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durston can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Durston successfully pulls guard.
Durston is breathing heavily.
Durston controls McDermott momentarily but McDermott frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durston is on top in guard. #REVB#
Durston trying to control but McDermott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McDermott manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Good shot there by McDermott.
Durston doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away.
Durston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDermott is fending him off so far but Durston persists. Nope, McDermott circles away and we're back to standing.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
Durston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDermott with a jab.
McDermott lands the left hand.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Durston drops his hands momentarily and McDermott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
McDermott cracks Durston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Durston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDermott finish him?
McDermott drops Durston with a huge uppercut! Durston drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McDermott is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punch McDermott!
Punch McDermott very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CMMA 52 Wayne vs Bjornbak
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
McDermott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Game escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDermott is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Game misses its intended target. #CL2#
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Game.
Game misses with the head strike.
McDermott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Game is keeping busy.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Game backwards.
McDermott is looking to control Game's arms but Game gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage. #BC#
Game escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Game fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDermott on the side of the head.
McDermott is looking to clinch but Game is avoiding it.
McDermott tries to clinch but Game moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDermott takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
McDermott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDermott looking for a takedown.
McDermott is trying to maintain a safe position but Game gets an underhook and turns McDermott into the cage.#T1##BC#
Game breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDermott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDermott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Game swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Game lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
McDermott instigates a clinch.
McDermott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDermott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Game is keeping busy.
McDermott lands a right hand. #BC#
Game breaks from the clinch.
McDermott tries to move into range but Game moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Game throws a big shot that misses.
Game swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermott tries to clinch but Game moves out of range.
Game stuns McDermott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Game misses with a hook.
Game swats away the attempt to clinch by McDermott.
Game throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Game throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott is looking to clinch but Game is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Game misses with a straight right.
A big left from Game misses.
Game throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
McDermott rushes Game and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott lands with a right to the head.
Game blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Game.
McDermott looking to slow down the pace here.
McDermott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Game fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Game circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermott tries to clinch but Game moves out of range.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott tries to clinch up.
McDermott tries to clinch but Game moves away
and Game counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Game finds it's target.
Game looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Game swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
McDermott drives through and clinches with Game against the cage.
Game lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDermott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Game misses with a straight right.
McDermott blocks a jab.#CL2#
McDermott closes the distance and pushes Game back into the cage.
Game throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
Game lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Game pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott wants to clinch.#CL2#
McDermott pushes Game up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDermott.
Game prevents a body shot from McDermott.
McDermott just leaning against Game, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Game backwards.
Come on McDermott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDermott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDermott lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McDermott.
Game scores with a nice hook to the head.
Game lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDermott. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Game moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
McDermott forces Game back against the cage and clinches.
McDermott trying to stall but Game improves his position.
Game misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denim Game 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##CL2#
McDermott closes the distance and clinches.
McDermott tries to throw a body punch but Game avoids it by throwing McDermott back against the cage.
McDermott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Game scores with a nice short uppercut.
Game lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McDermott. #BC#
Game manages to break the clinch.
Game avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denim Game is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McDermott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Game's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Game tries to bum rush McDermott with a series of wild strikes but McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Game misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.#CL2#
McDermott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDermott throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Game misses with a body punch.
McDermott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Game is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?#T1##CL2#
McDermott instigates a clinch.
McDermott leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch.
McDermott moves to clinch but Game breaks away
and Game counters with a straight right hand.
Game connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Game is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDermott looks to clinch
and Game counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott wants to clinch.
Game fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDermott! But no joy.
Game lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDermott at a distance.
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Game throws a hook but McDermott avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Game there.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDermott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott tries to clinch but Game moves out of range. #T2#
McDermott is looking to clinch.
It looked like Game wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Game avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Game on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
McDermott is struggling to control the position.
McDermott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Game backwards. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Game misses its intended target.
Game throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDermott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
McDermott has Game up against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
Game fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Game swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Game lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punch McDermott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Game fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Game prevents it.
Game working aggressively here. #T3#
McDermott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDermott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Game is keeping busy.
Game scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Game's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Game - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Punch McDermott has been cut.
McDermott tries to close the distance and clinch but Game swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
McDermott drives through and clinches with Game against the cage.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Game backwards.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Game throws a head punch that misses.
McDermott misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Game manages to break the clinch.
Game clobbers McDermott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Game.
McDermott feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Game tries to bum rush McDermott with a series of wild strikes but McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Game misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.#CL2#
McDermott clinches up with Game and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McDermott.
McDermott lands with a right to the head.
Game tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch.
McDermott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Game manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Game misses the target.
No joy there for Game, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Game tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Game.
Game throws a good cross that connects.
Game throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
McDermott takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denim Game dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Punch McDermott'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#
Game scores with a decent looking hook.
McDermott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Game circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Game escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDermott tries to clinch up
and Game counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott wants to clinch up but Game keeps it at a distance.
Game avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDermott drives through and clinches with Game against the cage.
McDermott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDermott gets through Game's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Game misses with the head strike.
Game lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDermott working aggressively here. #T1##BC#
Game pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Game misses with a hook. McDermott ducked under it nicely.
McDermott slips a straight right by Game.
McDermott doesn't manage to clinch there - Game circles away.
McDermott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDermott tries to clinch up.
Game connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDermott's hands.
Game keeps the fight on the outside.
McDermott tries to clinch there but Game circles away.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Game throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDermott on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Game throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Game tries to keep at a distance but McDermott has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Game manages to break the clinch.
McDermott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Game swats away the attempt to clinch by McDermott.#T2##CL2#
McDermott gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Game breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott slips a straight right by Game.
McDermott is looking to clinch.
Game throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
Game keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McDermott has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Game manages to break the clinch.
McDermott moves in looking to clinch but Game pushes him off.#CL2#
McDermott pushes Game up against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott is stalling here.
Game doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Game breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McDermott moves into the clinch.#T3#
Game throws a head punch that misses.
McDermott tries to stall but Game uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Game manages to break the clinch.
McDermott tries to clinch up.
Game misses with a wild body shot.
Game scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDermott controlling the action here for a moment.
Punch McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denim Game is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermott struggles to land a body shot inside as Game controls his hands.
McDermott can't get the takedown.
Game blocks a body shot from McDermott.
Game blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Game.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDermott misses with a body punch.
McDermott stalling in the clinch but Game improves position.
Game blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDermott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Game breaks from the clinch.
Game lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Game manages to avoid it.
Game throws a big shot that misses.
Game throws a series of punches but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDermott jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denim Game!
Denim Game 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: CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeble throws a series of punches but McDermott avoids them all with ease. #CL#
McDermott rushes Seeble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seeble digs a right hand underneath McDermott's ribcage. McDermott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDermott scores with a shot to the side of Seeble's head.
Seeble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seeble misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermott trying to control the position but instead, Seeble has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermott into the cage.
Seeble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDermott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDermott stalling against the cage.
McDermott seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Seeble.
Seeble blocks a body shot from McDermott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermott holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, McDermott scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDermott pushes Seeble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seeble has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
Seeble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by McDermott.
McDermott is working for takedown but Seeble is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Seeble.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seeble misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
Seeble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seeble swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
Seeble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDermott lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Seeble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seeble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Seeble tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seeble trying to control the position but instead, McDermott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seeble into the cage.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
McDermott is pushing Seeble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McDermott for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Seeble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seeble misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seeble misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott is trying to stall.
McDermott lands with a light punch inside.
McDermott can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from McDermott - that landed with a thud.
Seeble is looking to control McDermott's arms but McDermott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seeble has his back to the cage.
McDermott trying to control the position but instead, Seeble has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermott into the cage.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Seeble. #T4#
McDermott tries a body shot but Seeble blocks it.
McDermott just leaning against Seeble, taking a breather.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermott stalling against the cage.
Seeble swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
McDermott just leaning against Seeble, taking a breather.
McDermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDermott prevents a body shot from Seeble.
A right handed body shot lands from McDermott.
McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seeble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seeble misses with some punches.
McDermott misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
McDermott drives through and clinches with Seeble against the cage.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Seeble backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seeble misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Seeble controls the action.
Nice body punch from McDermott - that landed with a thud.
Seeble avoiding damage.
McDermott is looking to control Seeble's arms but Seeble gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
Seeble has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seeble backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
McDermott effectively controlling the action here.
Seeble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seeble misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
McDermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Seeble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seeble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott wants to stall.
Seeble lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDermott throws a head punch that misses.
Seeble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on McDermott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seeble trying to control the position but instead, McDermott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seeble into the cage.
McDermott trying to stall but Seeble improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Punch McDermott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seeble taking a breather. #T2#
McDermott misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seebles head.
The referee calls for McDermott to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seeble.
A right hook to the body lands for McDermott.
Seeble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seeble stalling in the clinch but McDermott improves position.
Seeble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDermott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Seeble - that landed with a thud.
McDermott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott looking to stall.
McDermott swings wildly with an uppercut but Seeble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seeble scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
McDermott blocks a body shot from Seeble.
Seeble lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Seeble misses with a body punch.
McDermott is stalling here.
Seeble prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeble.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Seeble controls the action.
Seeble has McDermott pushed against the cage.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
Seeble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
McDermott lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McDermott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seeble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDermott goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDermott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seeble tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Seeble back against the cage.
McDermott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDermott is looking to control Seeble's arms but Seeble gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
A short right from McDermott on the inside.
Seeble is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDermott is looking to control Seeble's arms but Seeble gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermott has his back to the cage.
McDermott stalling the fight.
Seeble can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
Seeble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott scores with a shot to the side of Seeble's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDermott.
Seeble tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seeble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Seeble throws a poor cross that misses
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
McDermott closes the distance and pushes Seeble back into the cage.
Seeble lands a body shot.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on McDermott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seeble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDermott has Seeble pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seeble.
McDermott effectively controlling the action here.
Seeble blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Seeble controls the action. #T1#
Seeble lands a nice shot to the body.
Seeble is stalling here.
McDermott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seeble backwards.
Good body shot from Seeble.
Seeble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seeble tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDermott looking to stall.
Seeble swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seeble lands a right hand.
McDermott slows down the pace here.
Seeble trying to stall but McDermott improves his position. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seeble has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDermott misses with a body punch.
Seeble trying to stall but McDermott improves his position.
McDermott tries a body shot but Seeble blocks it.
McDermott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
Seeble struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.
McDermott tries a body shot but Seeble blocks it.
McDermott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seebles head.
Seeble scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seeble lands a shot to the body.
Frank Seeble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeble.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDermott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seeble tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Seeble back against the cage.
Seeble misses with a punch on the inside.
Seeble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Seeble misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott misses with some punches.
Seeble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seeble can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
McDermott trying to control the position but instead, Seeble has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermott into the cage.
McDermott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seeble slows down the pace here. #T4#
Seeble is pressed up against the cage. McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seeble down to the mat. Seeble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
McDermott gets a clinch.
McDermott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seeble blocks an uppercut.
McDermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seeble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seeble lands a body punch.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seeble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seeble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seeble misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Seeble scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seeble.
Seeble struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermott controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Seeble.
Well McDermott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CMMA 35 Sharty vs Martinez
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermott seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDermott works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
A jab from McDermott finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
McDermott works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
McDermott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDermott sprawls well. McDermott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Punch McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDermott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with McDermott, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes McDermott against the cage but McDermott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDermott tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
McDermott lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from McDermott finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
McDermott cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDermott connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
McDermott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and McDermott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDermott scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
McDermott has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
McDermott gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie letting McDermott take a breather here.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDermott gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
McDermott lands a left hand.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDermott scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDermott stalling in the clinch.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
McDermott seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gracie is working for takedown but McDermott is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
McDermott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
McDermott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
McDermott scores with a jab.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie ducks into an uppercut from McDermott and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punch McDermott!
An out of breath and clearly excited Punch McDermott thanked The Dirty Needle Project for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Ash Presents: Welterweights
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk lands the left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McDermott needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and McDermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
McDermott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDermott thinking.
Hawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDermott doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk scores with a jab. McDermott acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McDermott clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Hawk lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
McDermott clinches up against the cage.
McDermott goes for a takedown attempt but Hawk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
McDermott clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hawk prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Hawk scores with a hook.#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Hawk drops McDermott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDermott looks back up at him and smiles so Hawk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks McDermott badly! He tries to strike back but Hawk puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks McDermott out cold! Oh man, McDermott will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaktoria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermott misses with a low kick.
McDermott tries to clinch but Vaktoria is having none of it.
McDermott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vaktoria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaktoria blocks the body kick.
Vaktoria tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vaktoria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vaktoria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaktoria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaktoria tests McDermott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaktoria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDermott there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Vaktoria shows good takedown defense.
Vaktoria throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaktoria.
A little feinted left hand from McDermott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaktoria. McDermott does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaktoria.
McDermott takes a swing at Vaktoria's ribcage but misses. #CL#
McDermott clinches.
Vaktoria pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaktoria tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermott avoids the damage to the body.
Vaktoria keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vaktoria pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Vaktoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Vaktoria ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
Vaktoria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDermott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaktoria finds it's way round the side to connect with McDermott's head. #T2#
McDermott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaktoria counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaktoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McDermott moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaktoria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermott can't break the clinch.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike.
Vaktoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from McDermott fails to land.
Vaktoria has McDermott pressed against the cage, preventing McDermott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDermott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDermott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaktoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaktoria lands a right hand. #T3#
McDermott is trying to break free.
Vaktoria pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vaktoria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaktoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDermott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vaktoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDermott managing to block the knees to the body from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaktoria won't allow it.
McDermott wants to break free but Vaktoria has control.
McDermott wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria blocks an uppercut.
Vaktoria has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott avoiding damage as Vaktoria throws knees to the body.
Vaktoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDermott misses with a punch to the body.
Vaktoria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaktoria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Vaktoria holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDermott is trying to break free.
McDermott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDermott wants to break free but Vaktoria has control.
Vaktoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Vaktoria.
McDermott tries for a takedown but Vaktoria manages to get underhooks.
McDermott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaktoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vaktoria - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vaktoria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaktoria gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott works on Vaktoria's body with a couple of short punches.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Vaktoria controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Vaktoria 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#
McDermott darts in looking for a takedown but Vaktoria gets double underhooks and turns McDermott into the cage.
McDermott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vaktoria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaktoria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDermott avoids the body shot from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDermott swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Vaktoria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vaktoria.
McDermott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaktoria has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaktoria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott is trying to force a seperation but Vaktoria has the dominant position.
Vaktoria tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Vaktoria tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermott avoids the damage to the body.
Vaktoria throws a head punch that misses.
Vaktoria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaktoria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vaktoria tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Vaktoria lands a shot to the body.
Vaktoria lands a right hand.
Vaktoria misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaktoria.
Vaktoria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDermott is trying to force a seperation but Vaktoria has the dominant position.
Vaktoria misses with some punches.
Vaktoria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaktoria lands a shoulder strike.
Vaktoria misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Vaktoria has him pressed against the cage.
Vaktoria is working McDermott over against the cage.
Vaktoria blocking some punches.
McDermott working hard to break the clinch.
Vaktoria misses with a body punch.
Vaktoria misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaktoria wants to stall.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Vaktoria is controlling him.
Vaktoria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermott avoids it.
Vaktoria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Vaktoria.
Niko Vaktoria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDermott is trying to force a seperation but Vaktoria has the dominant position.
McDermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vaktoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Vaktoria tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Vaktoria back against the cage.
McDermott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaktoria blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott misses with a body punch.
Vaktoria tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vaktoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaktoria misses with a body punch.
Vaktoria lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Punch McDermott has been cut.
Vaktoria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vaktoria tries to stall but McDermott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vaktoria scores with a shoulder strike.
Vaktoria gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaktoria prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaktoria scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaktoria.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaktoria lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards. #T4#
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vaktoria is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaktoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott goes for a takedown attempt but Vaktoria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDermott is looking to wear down Vaktoria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Vaktoria misses with a wild combination.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaktoria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaktoria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaktoria jabs McDermott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaktoria walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott fails with the takedown
and Vaktoria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaktoria checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaktoria tries to sprawl out of it but McDermott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaktoria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Vaktoria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Punch McDermott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vaktoria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDermott takes one to the chin there.
Vaktoria misses the jab.#CL#
McDermott clinches up with Vaktoria and pushes him back against the cage.
McDermott avoiding damage as Vaktoria throws knees to the body.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vaktoria prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott is trying to push Vaktoria away but Vaktoria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaktoria keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
Vaktoria looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDermott takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Vaktoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaktoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
McDermott tries to break the clinch but Vaktoria is controlling the position.
Vaktoria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaktoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaktoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaktoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
McDermott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
McDermott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaktoria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
Vaktoria throws a shot to the body.
Vaktoria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Vaktoria looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
McDermott swings for the body but Vaktoria moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vaktoria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaktoria.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaktoria takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Vaktoria moved out of range.
Vaktoria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaktoria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaktoria lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vaktoria lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.
Vaktoria fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vaktoria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vaktoria misses with a straight right.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vaktoria avoids the punch easily.
Vaktoria tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vaktoria lands with an uppercut that bounces McDermott off the cage and back into range.
Niko Vaktoria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punch McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDermott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vaktoria after a bit of a struggle.
McDermott avoiding damage as Vaktoria throws knees to the body.
McDermott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaktoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Nice body punch from Vaktoria - that landed with a thud.
Vaktoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaktoria lands an uppercut.
Niko Vaktoria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Vaktoria pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vaktoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Vaktoria.
McDermott wants to break free but Vaktoria has control.
Vaktoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McDermott with a big uppercut! McDermott tries to clinch up but Vaktoria pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McDermott to the mat! McDermott covers up and Vaktoria unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Niko Vaktoria!
Niko Vaktoria gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Affliction
Date: Jun 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Hartier, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Hartier against the cage but Hartier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartier throws a series of punches but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Hartier, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Hartier against the cage but Hartier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Hartier.#TD2#
Hartier gets control of McDermott's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hartier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDermott is working Hartier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartier is looking to stand back up but McDermott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hartier.
McDermott is taking a breather. Hartier 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.
McDermott wants to control but Hartier is keeping him busy.
Hartier is trying to stand back up but McDermott is controlling him
McDermott thows a huge punch but Hartier dodges it nicely. #T1#
Hartier pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartier tries to kick McDermott off but McDermott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDermott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that McDermott has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDermott wants to control but Hartier is keeping him busy.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartier pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hartier is not content to let McDermott control the position.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Hartier is trying to stand up here but McDermott is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDermott dives in for a single leg takedown but Hartier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDermott darts in looking for a takedown but Hartier gets double underhooks and turns McDermott into the cage.
Hartier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
McDermott clinches with his opponent.
McDermott tries to pull guard but Hartier won't allow it.
McDermott is looking for a takedown.
McDermott is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDermott tries to pull guard but Hartier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Hartier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
McDermott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartier defends well and McDermott ends up having to push Hartier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hartier wants to clinch.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Hartier manages to avoid it.
Hartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDermott circles away.
Hartier looks winded!#CL#
McDermott moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartier takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Hartier gets tackled into the cage by McDermott. McDermott maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hartier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. McDermott catches Hartier right on the button with a cross.
Hartier tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
Hartier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartier there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDermott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hartier is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
McDermott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDermott throws a shot to the body.
McDermott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hartier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
McDermott rushes Hartier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDermott shoots in for a double leg but Hartier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartier's waist but Hartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
McDermott scores with a jab. Hartier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartier's waist but Hartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side. #CL#
Hartier tries to keep at a distance but McDermott has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McDermott decides to pull guard.
Hartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
McDermott has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hartier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice body punch from McDermott.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hartier leaves McDermott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hartier throws a leg kick but McDermott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hartier. No joy for McDermott on that attempt. #CL2#
Hartier takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartier is defending well.
Hartier fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Hartier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McDermott closes the distance and pushes Hartier back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott tries to pull guard but Hartier won't allow it. #BC2#
Hartier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frank Hartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and McDermott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartier has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
McDermott dives in and grabs Hartier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartier pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.#T1#
Hartier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDermott tries for a takedown but Hartier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDermott has a takedown stuffed.
McDermott scores with a three punch combo!
McDermott goes for a double leg but Hartier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartier continues to drive forward.
Hartier goes for a double leg but McDermott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDermott continues to drive forward.
Hartier is breathing heavily.
McDermott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermott lands an overhand right.
Hartier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Punch McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartier misses with a head kick.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartier can do to turn this around?
Hartier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermott attempts a counter takedown but Hartier avoids it well and moves away.
McDermott cracks a nice hook into Hartier's ribs.
McDermott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott jabs Hartier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt - Hartier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDermott duly obliges. #CL#
McDermott darts in and clinches Hartier up against the cage.#BC2#
Hartier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott backing away here, and Hartier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hartier wants to clinch.
Hartier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott shoots in and drives through. Hartier sprawls well.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
McDermott throws a combination. Hartier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDermott.
A jab lands there for McDermott.#CL#
McDermott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
McDermott lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hartier breaks from the clinch.
Hartier looks for a takedown but McDermott sprawls well.
Hartier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartier tries to clinch there but McDermott circles away. #CL#
McDermott rushes Hartier and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Hartier gets underhooks to prevent McDermott's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartier slaps away a takedown attempt from McDermott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDermott avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.
McDermott is looking to wear down Hartier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
McDermott gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hartier breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartier tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott keeps the fight on the outside.
McDermott scores with a shot to the body.
Hartier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and McDermott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hartier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartier wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hartier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Hartier, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Hartier against the cage but Hartier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartier stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hartier circles away.
McDermott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hartier has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartier tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartier wants to clinch but McDermott slips to the side
and McDermott counters with a nice body shot.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartier tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartier fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDermott is looking for a counter combo.
Hartier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDermott.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartier's waist but Hartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
Hartier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartier tries to clinch but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McDermott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartier as he jumps to the side.
Hartier doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away. #CL#
McDermott clinches.
Hartier tries to pull guard but McDermott won't allow it.
McDermott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartier to keep the fight standing.
McDermott has Hartier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hartier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDermott is trying to pull guard but Hartier has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
McDermott pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Hartier stands up from McDermott's guard - Hartier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hartier is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
McDermott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punch McDermott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDermott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartier to keep the fight standing.
Hartier is trying to pull guard but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.#T2##TD#
McDermott has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hartier uses from the top position.
McDermott managing to control the position.
McDermott striking off his back but it's not causing Hartier any problems.
McDermott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartier.
McDermott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hartier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McDermott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDermott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hartier wants to stand but McDermott is controlling the position.
McDermott throws a big elbow that misses.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hartier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Hartier wants to get back to his feet but McDermott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartier has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDermott lands a jab.
Hartier throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartier sprawls well. Hartier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
McDermott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDermott is taking a breather. Hartier 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.
Frank Hartier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Punch McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDermott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: A&E's MARQUEE 1: The Beginning
Date: Jun 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an overhand right.
Krestovozdvijenskiy slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a head kick.
McDermott tries to counter by clinching up but Krestovozdvijenskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott misses with a body shot
and Krestovozdvijenskiy counters with a left to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
McDermott feinted with a counter takedown.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Krestovozdvijenskiy moved out of range.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Krestovozdvijenskiy's head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a head kick. #T1#
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott throws a jab when Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range.
McDermott lands a nice hook to Krestovozdvijenskiy's body. Krestovozdvijenskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krestovozdvijenskiy defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Krestovozdvijenskiy forces McDermott back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Krestovozdvijenskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott is looking to wear down Krestovozdvijenskiy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks winded!
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head kick but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott misses with a wild combination. #T3#
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krestovozdvijenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from McDermott finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Krestovozdvijenskiy. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy is just out of range.
McDermott throws a body punch but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Krestovozdvijenskiy is out of range.
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!
McDermott takes a swing at Krestovozdvijenskiy's ribcage but misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.#T4#
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Krestovozdvijenskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott lands a jab-cross combination.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Krestovozdvijenskiy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Krestovozdvijenskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from McDermott misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDermott throws a combination. Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
McDermott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott scores with a shot to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to move into range but McDermott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDermott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Krestovozdvijenskiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDermott.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermott moves out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy strikes.
McDermott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range. #T1#
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott tries to counter by clinching up but Krestovozdvijenskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a jab. McDermott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punch McDermott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is breathing heavily.
McDermott moves out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy strikes.
Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDermott clobbers Krestovozdvijenskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDermott lands with a cross.
McDermott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
McDermott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punch McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott throws the left hand but Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids the punch easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body shot.
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves away.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
McDermott walks into a jab.#T2#
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy does it's job there.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a straight left.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. McDermott should have avoided that one.
Krestovozdvijenskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDermott to score with a decent uppercut.
McDermott throws a combination. Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to avoid it.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
McDermott lands with a shot to the body.
McDermott cracks Krestovozdvijenskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Krestovozdvijenskiy wants to clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Krestovozdvijenskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott is looking for a counter combo.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermott misses with the combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDermott throws a body punch but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krestovozdvijenskiy! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a double jab. #T4#
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a straight right.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDermott circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott connects with the punch.
McDermott scores with a jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott cracks Krestovozdvijenskiy with an open hand slap.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
Krestovozdvijenskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krestovozdvijenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
A swing and a miss from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A left lands for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
McDermott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Krestovozdvijenskiy connects with the punch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
A countering left hand to the body from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott blocks a jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDermott on the side of the head.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krestovozdvijenskiy as he connects with a hook.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott walks into a straight right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krestovozdvijenskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out the jab.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves away.
McDermott jabs Krestovozdvijenskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
A little jabbing left from Krestovozdvijenskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McDermott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDermott swinging wildly here.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the target.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
McDermott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krestovozdvijenskiy at a distance.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott lands with a nice body punch.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDermott on the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a jab-cross combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott scores with a hook.
Krestovozdvijenskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Punch McDermott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermott, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Shelby lands the left hand.
Shelby cracks the inside of McDermott's front leg.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shelby moves into the clinch.
McDermott has Shelby pushed against the cage.

Shelby breaks from the clinch.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Shelby avoids them all with ease.
Shelby thinks about countering with a body kick.

Shelby drives through with a takedown into McDermott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDermott keeping moving, preventing Shelby from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby wants to stand and escape but instead McDermott has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDermott is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDermott throwing strikes but missing.

McDermott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott lands a nice shot that snaps Shelby's head back.
Shelby tries to clinch but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby looks for a takedown but McDermott sprawls well.

McDermott gets a clinch.
Shelby tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shelby or not.
McDermott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shelby lands a damaging elbow.
McDermott jumps guard but Shelby stands there with McDermott around his waist. McDermott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McDermott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McDermott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shelby is trying to stall.
McDermott leaning against his opponent.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've been informed that McDermott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shelby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermott is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
McDermott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Shelby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shelby is trying to drag McDermott to the mat but McDermott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McDermott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermott connects with a right hand. Shelby shakes it off.
Shelby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shelby dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that round.
That's time! Shelby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice combination there by McDermott.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Shelby gets a takedown into half guard.
Shelby is taking a breather. McDermott 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.
McDermott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott wants to improve his position but Shelby is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDermott preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDermott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDermott.
Shelby wants to control from the top but McDermott keeps moving.
McDermott trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robert Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDermott lands with a straight right. Shelby didn't see that one coming.
Shelby wants to clinch up but McDermott keeps it at a distance.
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
Shelby throws a big counter combination but McDermott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

McDermott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shelby, pushing him back against the cage.
McDermott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDermott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDermott as Shelby tries to tie him up.
Shelby goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDermott prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shelby jumps into guard, dragging McDermott to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDermott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shelby trying to keep a closed guard but McDermott is proving a slippery customer.
Shelby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shelby being controlled here, momentarily.

McDermott gets to his feet. Shelby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.

McDermott rushes Shelby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shelby looking to stall.
Shelby letting McDermott take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McDermott manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Shelby dives in and grabs McDermott's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes down on Shelby's head and hops out.
Shelby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDermott is fending him off so far but Shelby persists. Nope, McDermott circles away and we're back to standing.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shelby's hands.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shelby.

McDermott gets caught napping as Shelby dives in and scores a takedown. McDermott manages to retain guard.

McDermott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby misses with a looping left.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from McDermott both land. Nice combination.
McDermott stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McDermott gets a clinch.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.

McDermott breaks from the clinch.

McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott lands a shot to the body.
McDermott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shelby up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McDermott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shelby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shelby prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
Shelby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDermott is defending well.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott is trying to push Shelby away but Shelby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDermott has Shelby pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

McDermott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDermott swats away the attempt to clinch by Shelby.
McDermott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDermott lands with a nice combination. Shelby backs away looking to recover.
McDermott sizes up Shelby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shelby.
McDermott stuns Shelby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDermott scores with a three punch combo!
McDermott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shelby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from McDermott both land. Nice combination.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws a series of strikes that have Shelby backpedaling.
Nice body punch from McDermott.
Shelby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shelby walks into a left hand.
McDermott tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

McDermott closes the distance and clinches.
Punch McDermott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDermott tries to break the clinch but Shelby is controlling the position.
McDermott presses Shelby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

McDermott drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDermott is on top in guard.

McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shelby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shelby tries to get out of the position.
McDermott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punch McDermott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDermott 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
McDermott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bob.
Bob avoids the body shot from McDermott.
Bob digs a good hook to McDermott's body.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.

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

McDermott is rocked!

It looks like Punch McDermott has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDermott.

McDermott pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDermott moves into the clinch.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob slows down the pace here.

Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
McDermott works Bob's body with a nice hook.
McDermott moves out of range as Bob strikes.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
McDermott works over Bob's head and body with a nice combination.
McDermott lands with a nice combination. Bob backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from McDermott misses.
Bob misses with a hook.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDermott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDermott tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
McDermott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bob backs up against the cage.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
McDermott scores with a hook to the body. Bob takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on McDermott's shoulder, as McDermott tries to avoid the shot.
McDermott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bob takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDermott slips a straight right by Bob.
McDermott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
McDermott staying out of range there.
Bob lands a lovely overhand right.
McDermott scores with a jab.
McDermott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bob back to the cage. McDermott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Bob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermott is just out of range.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDermott circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott slips a jab from Bob.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a straight left.

McDermott pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

McDermott pulls Bob into guard.
Bob trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDermott's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McDermott is working an open guard so Bob takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Punch McDermott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McDermott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - McDermott scores with a four punch combination!
Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob cracks McDermott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob lands with a cross.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDermott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bob, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott wants to counter the offense by Bob and move into the clinch position.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
It looked like Bob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by McDermott.
Nice shot by McDermott.
McDermott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDermott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bob throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
Bob swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
Punch McDermott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bob throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Bob misses.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
Punch McDermott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob lunges at McDermott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDermott's hand.
Bob throws a hook but McDermott avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a hook but McDermott blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from McDermott misses.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott walks into a stiff left hand from Bob.
McDermott avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
McDermott scores with a punch to the head.
McDermott looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
McDermott looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Bob avoids the body shot from McDermott.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob ducks right into an uppercut from McDermott.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
Bob throws a shot to the body.
McDermott misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
McDermott avoids the body shot from Bob.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott slips under a jab from Bob.
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bob staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott is looking for the big counter here.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob misses the jab.
McDermott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bob misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. McDermott does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as McDermott blocks the low kick.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for McDermott's leg but McDermott calmly moves out of range.
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDermott walks into a stiff left hand from Bob.
McDermott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob lands a nice hook to McDermott's body. McDermott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
McDermott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Punch McDermott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Punch McDermott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
It looked like Bob was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDermott.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob misses with a looping right.
McDermott swinging wildly here.
McDermott throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDermott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott scores with a jab to the head.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Bob drops McDermott with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bob follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whaddaboutt Bob!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
McDermott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDermott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virus.
Virus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Virus throws a big right hand that misses.
McDermott keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Virus wants to stand up but McDermott is controlling him.
Virus controls McDermott momentarily but McDermott frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to sweep here but McDermott controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Virus wants to stand up but McDermott is controlling him.
Virus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virus wants to get back to his feet but McDermott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Virus is trying to control the position but McDermott postures up.
Virus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDermott is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDermott lands the left hand.#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.
McDermott connects with a right hand. Virus shakes it off.
McDermott digs a good hook to Virus's body.
McDermott throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
so Virus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virus wants to control from the top but McDermott keeps moving.
Virus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDermott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDermott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virus.
McDermott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDermott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virus.
Virus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virus postures up in McDermott's guard and throws a big left but McDermott blocks it. #T3#
Virus controlling from the top position.
McDermott has a closed guard, preventing Virus from standing up.
McDermott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDermott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punch McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virus.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virus.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Virus avoids nicely. #T4#
McDermott swinging wildly here.
McDermott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Virus at a distance.
A jab from McDermott does it's job there.
McDermott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virus walks into a left hand.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermott tries to clinch up but Virus circles away and keeps his distance.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDermott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Virus at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
Virus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McDermott wants to clinch#TD2#
and Virus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Virus.
Virus throwing strikes but missing.
Virus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Virus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Virus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virus is looking to work some ground and pound but McDermott has wrist control.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Virus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDermott controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus throws an elbow that misses. McDermott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Virus's guard. Nice move by McDermott!#REVR#
Excision Virus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Virus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Virus keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virus wants to stand but McDermott is controlling the position.
Virus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Virus working a defensive guard here. #SU#
McDermott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDermott misses with the combination.
Punch McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Virus takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
McDermott pushes Virus up against the cage in a clinch.
Virus wants a takedown.
Virus is looking for a takedown.
Virus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punch McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Excision Virus.
McDermott tries to circle away but Virus has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McDermott.
McDermott gets underhooks to prevent Virus's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
McDermott jumps into guard, dragging Virus to the mat. #T4#
Virus distracts McDermott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Virus throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Virus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
McDermott gets to his feet - Virus follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott 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#
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Virus misses.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Virus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Virus gets the takedown into side control.
McDermott dodges the ground and pound from Virus.
Virus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Virus is putting a hurting on McDermott here, landing some big shots from side control.
Virus working the head and body with strikes.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDermott keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus landing strikes.
Virus advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott avoids a strike by Virus and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Virus's guard! Fantastic escape! #T1#
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDermott won't allow Virus to get back to his feet.
Virus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Virus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McDermott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Virus wants to stand but McDermott is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Virus pulls McDermott in close to prevent any damage.
McDermott won't allow Virus to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Virus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDermott defends well.
Virus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McDermott lunges at Virus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Virus's hand.
Virus shoots for a double leg takedown but McDermott sprawls well. He's pushed Virus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
McDermott punishes Virus's body with a nice straight punch.
Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by McDermott.
Virus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDermott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDermott.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Virus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Virus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for McDermott.#T4#
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but Virus is just out of range.
McDermott lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
McDermott has Virus up against the cage in a clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDermott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Virus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDermott is defending well.
Punch McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Excision Virus.
Virus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDermott scores with a hook to the body.
Virus tries to pull guard but McDermott holds him up against the cage and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Excision Virus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDermott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punch McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermott, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDermott to score with a decent uppercut.
McDermott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDermott throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
A countering left hand to the body from Bob misses.
Bob thuds his right hand into McDermott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDermott misses with a combination
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
McDermott thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDermott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDermott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob's corner calls for a 1-2. Bob obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDermott works over Bob's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for McDermott.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like McDermott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
McDermott scores with a jab to the body.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
McDermott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDermott tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob throws a right and a left that McDermott avoids nicely.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
Bob throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whaddaboutt Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDermott.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott misses with a combination
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
McDermott takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Bob, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Bob against the cage but Bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDermott throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Bob.
McDermott shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it. #T4#
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
McDermott throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
McDermott staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott misses with a hook.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDermott.#CL#
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Bob.
Bob throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch McDermott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDermott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bob throws a shot to the body.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Punch McDermott has been cut.
Bob connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
McDermott is rocked!
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
Bob catches McDermott with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McDermott forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whaddaboutt Bob!

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