Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Arroyo throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Arroyo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arroyo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arroyo is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Blaydes throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo 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.
Blaydes digs a good body shot into Arroyo's ribs.
Arroyo throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arroyo manages to circle out of the way.
Arroyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arroyo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arroyo scrambles back to his feet.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arroyo throws out the jab.
Blaydes throws an off balance right hand
and Arroyo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Arroyo connects with a body shot.
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaydes needs to keep his hands up - Arroyo had a free shot at his head there.
Arroyo misses with a straight right.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arroyo misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arroyo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arroyo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaydes has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaydes misses the target.
Arroyo cracks Blaydes with an open hand slap.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arroyo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
A jab from Arroyo finds it's way through Blaydes's defenses.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arroyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Blaydes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
Blaydes looks to land a combination but Arroyo avoids it well.
Arroyo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes jabs at Arroyo's body.
Arroyo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaydes tries to counter by clinching up but Arroyo breaks away and moves out of range.
Arroyo throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Arroyo only half commits.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arroyo throws a shot to the body.
Arroyo swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Blaydes counters by clinching up.
Arroyo can't break the clinch.
Arroyo tries to break free but Blaydes pushes him back against the cage.
Arroyo is trying to break the clinch but Blaydes has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Arroyo breaks from the clinch.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Arroyo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Blaydes misses with a few strikes there.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Arroyo's belly button to the back.
Arroyo lands the left hand.
Blaydes lands a glancing blow to the side of Arroyo's head.#CL#
Blaydes clinches with his opponent.
Blaydes cracks Arroyo with a nice body shot.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Arroyo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arroyo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Blaydes slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Blaydes instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Arroyo breaks the clinch.
Arroyo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Blaydes counters with a quick kick to the body but Arroyo blocks it.
Arroyo with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Arroyo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arroyo throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Arroyo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arroyo.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arroyo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blaydes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Arroyo works Blaydes's body with a nice hook.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arroyo throws a chopping leg kick but Blaydes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Arroyo loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.#CL#
Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Arroyo is trying to force a seperation but Blaydes has the dominant position.
Arroyo wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Arroyo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Arroyo 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#
Arroyo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blaydes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blaydes throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Blaydes down.
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes is looking to counter the offense by Arroyo and move into the clinch.
Javier Arroyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arroyo to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaydes slips a jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a hook to the body
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arroyo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaydes's head.
Arroyo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaydes walks into a left hand.
Arroyo swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Arroyo tries to break the clinch but Blaydes is controlling the position.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arroyo is trying to break the clinch but Blaydes has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaydes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo has had enough of the clinch but Blaydes keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arroyo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arroyo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arroyo misses with a left hand
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes takes one to the chin there.
Blaydes drops his hands momentarily and Arroyo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaydes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Blaydes closes the distance and clinches.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a nice uppercut.
Arroyo working hard to break the clinch.
Arroyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Arroyo manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arroyo just manages to avoid it.
Arroyo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Blaydes checks it. #T2#
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo lands a nice looking body kick.
Arroyo misses the jab.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arroyo.
Blaydes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arroyo just manages to avoid it.
Arroyo misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Blaydes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blaydes.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Arroyo is trying to break the clinch but Blaydes is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards. #BC2#
Arroyo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Arroyo. That snapped Blaydes's head back.
Arroyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
As Arroyo backs away, Blaydes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arroyo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Arroyo throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arroyo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Blaydes sees coming a mile off.
Blaydes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arroyo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Blaydes throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Arroyo manages to break the clinch.
Arroyo connects with a body shot that sends Blaydes's belly button to the back.
A big left from Arroyo misses.
As Arroyo tries to get set, Blaydes tries to push him back and clinch up but Arroyo manages to avoid the attempt.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arroyo misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Blaydes counters by moving into the clinch.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Blaydes. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
Arroyo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Arroyo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arroyo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Arroyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Blaydes throws a low kick, looking for Arroyo's leg but Arroyo calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Arroyo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arroyo.
Blaydes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Arroyo sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Arroyo lands a nice looking body kick.
Arroyo throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arroyo.
Arroyo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arroyo scrambles back to his feet.
Arroyo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaydes is looking to counter the offense by Arroyo and move into the clinch.
Blaydes takes one to the chin there.
Arroyo loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Blaydes tries to counter by clinching up but Arroyo breaks away and moves out of range.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Arroyo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blaydes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaydes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arroyo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arroyo. #T1#
Arroyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Blaydes slaps the foot to one side.
Arroyo connects with a crisp jab.
Arroyo throws a right hand that misses
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arroyo, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Blaydes blocks the low kick.
Blaydes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arroyo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes moves in looking to clinch but Arroyo pushes him off.
Blaydes 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 big left from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arroyo lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body kick.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range. #T2#
Arroyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arroyo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blaydes lands a body shot.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Arroyo misses
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes throws a counter high kick but Arroyo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Arroyo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaydes misses the target.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blaydes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arroyo - the referee stops the clock and Blaydes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arroyo. Blaydes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Blaydes slips a jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaydes needs to keep his hands up - Arroyo had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Arroyo throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Arroyo scores with a jab.
Blaydes throws out a loose jab but Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arroyo lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaydes lands with a kick to the temple. Arroyo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Blaydes blocks the leg kick.
Arroyo thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Blaydes slips a straight right by Arroyo.
Arroyo takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Arroyo.
Arroyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blaydes looks to land a body kick but Arroyo moved away.#T4#
Arroyo throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arroyo.
Arroyo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Arroyo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaydes takes a swing at Arroyo's ribcage but misses.
Arroyo throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arroyo.
Arroyo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arroyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaydes backing away here, and Arroyo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arroyo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arroyo throws a front kick aimed at Blaydes's knee but Blaydes avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Arroyo really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arroyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Blaydes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blaydes lands a head kick. Arroyo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arroyo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaydes under the eye.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arroyo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arroyo can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arroyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arroyo looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Arroyo missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arroyo manages to circle out of the way.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.#T1#
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Arroyo throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Arroyo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaydes checks a leg kick nicely.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaydes with a body shot.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arroyo thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Blaydes lands an overhand right.
Blaydes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arroyo moves away.#CL#
Blaydes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
Arroyo manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Arroyo does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes walks into a stiff left hand from Arroyo.
Blaydes jabs Arroyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaydes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arroyo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Arroyo. #T3#
Arroyo throws a push kick but Blaydes slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Arroyo.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Blaydes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arroyo pushes Blaydes away with a front kick.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a nice hook to Blaydes's body. Blaydes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaydes on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arroyo.#T4#
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaydes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arroyo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaydes is looking to clinch but Arroyo is avoiding it.
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arroyo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arroyo loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Arroyo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaydes.
Arroyo scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaydes throws a hook but Arroyo avoids it easily.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arroyo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arroyo lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Arroyo dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Arroyo misses.
Oscar Blaydes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Blaydes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arroyo! But no joy.
Arroyo misses with a shot to the body
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arroyo throws a leg kick that misses.
Arroyo throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arroyo.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Arroyo saw that one coming.
Arroyo thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes moves in looking to clinch but Arroyo pushes him off.
Arroyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Arroyo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blaydes.
Arroyo misses with a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaydes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arroyo lands a leg kick that knocks Blaydes off balance momentarily.
Blaydes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Blaydes avoids it.
Arroyo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arroyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Arroyo checks it.
Arroyo lands a jab to Blaydes's midsection.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Blaydes misses the jab.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Arroyo tenderised Blaydes's leg. Blaydes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Arroyo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Arroyo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaydes with a body shot.
Blaydes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arroyo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaydes. That did some damage!
Arroyo lands a jab to the head.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaydes misses its target.
Arroyo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaydes. Blaydes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.#T3#
Arroyo lands a jab to Blaydes's midsection.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arroyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaydes throws out the jab.
Arroyo digs a good hook to Blaydes's body.
Arroyo lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Arroyo lands with a right hand.
A jab from Arroyo finds it's way through Blaydes's defenses.
Arroyo lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Arroyo misses its intended target.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Blaydes walks into a stiff left hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Blaydes closes the distance and clinches.
Arroyo is trying to force a seperation but Blaydes has the dominant position.#BC#
Blaydes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaydes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaydes with a nice calf kick.
Blaydes throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arroyo.
Blaydes swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaydes tries to counter by clinching up but Arroyo breaks away and moves out of range.
Arroyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Javier Arroyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C382: Blaydes vs Jiang II
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Jiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaydes circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a body kick.
Blaydes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blaydes throws a shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaydes misses the target.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Blaydes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Blaydes is avoiding it.
Jiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Blaydes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Blaydes saw that one coming.
Jiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Blaydes.#T1#
Jiang throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Blaydes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Blaydes circles away.
Jiang cracks Blaydes with an open hand slap.
Blaydes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blaydes.

Jiang pushes Blaydes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Blaydes circles away.
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jiang takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaydes counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
It looked like Blaydes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jiang.
Jiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jiang tries to bum rush Blaydes with a series of wild strikes but Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Jiang misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang avoids a kick to the body.
Jiang throws out a counter right but Blaydes avoids it with no problem.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.#T3#
Jiang tries to clinch up#TD#
and Blaydes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jiang!
Jiang defending against the ground and pound.
Blaydes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blaydes working the ground and pound but Jiang is defending the strikes.
Blaydes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jiang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jiang is trying to buck Blaydes off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jiang some visible discomfort.
Blaydes lands some shots froms side control.
Blaydes working the ground and pound but Jiang is defending the strikes.
Blaydes trying to control the position but Jiang is working away. #T4#
Jiang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jiang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes throws an elbow but Jiang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blaydes landing strikes.
Jiang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaydes.
Blaydes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaydes 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.
Jiang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blaydes.
Jiang is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jiang cracks Blaydes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jiang connects with a leg kick.
Jiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Blaydes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiang throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jiang kicks off Blaydes and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jiang looks to clinch #TD#
and Blaydes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jiang's guard.#T1#
Blaydes throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Jiang keeps moving.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Jiang keeps moving.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiang is retaining full guard.
Blaydes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blaydes is putting a hurting on Jiang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Blaydes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blaydes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiang keeps working.
Blaydes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Blaydes throwing strikes but Jiang manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jiang in the domination position with Blaydes hanging on.
Blaydes is looking to reverse the position.
Blaydes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blaydes is looking to improve his position.
Jiang tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Blaydes gets full guard.
Blaydes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jiang postures up.
Blaydes wants to sweep here but Jiang controlling him for the moment.
Blaydes is looking to sweep but instead, Jiang has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Jiang scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaydes should have avoided that one.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang misses with a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaydes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaydes takes a step back to recover.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes feinted with a counter takedown.
Jiang misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaydes slips a jab from Jiang.
Jiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
Jiang connects with a single shot there.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Da Jiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Jiang misses
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang swings widly with a right hand
and Blaydes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blaydes tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes 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.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses
and Blaydes counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaydes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaydes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jiang sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Jiang throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blaydes lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Jiang kicks Blaydes off and gets back to his feet.
Blaydes's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaydes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Jiang down.
Jiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jiang lands a jab to Blaydes's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaydes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blaydes slips under a jab from Jiang.
Blaydes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Jiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jiang throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good work by Jiang as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Jiang down.
Blaydes punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Jiang manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oscar Blaydes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blaydes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jiang's guard.
Blaydes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaydes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaydes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaydes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaydes connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Blaydes throwing strikes from guard but Jiang blocks nicely.
Blaydes distracts Jiang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaydes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaydes throws a big right hand that misses.
Jiang has momentary wrist control but Blaydes slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Jiang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jiang is trying to push Blaydes away but Blaydes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jiang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaydes.
Jiang prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC2#
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Blaydes takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Jiang needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaydes.
A left lands for Jiang.
Blaydes tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Blaydes. That snapped Jiang's head back.
Jab by Blaydes.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaydes counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaydes counters with an outside leg kick.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes attempts a counter takedown but Jiang avoids it well and moves away.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Jiang throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Blaydes checks it #TD#
and Blaydes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jiang's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaydes throws an elbow that misses. Jiang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blaydes's guard. Nice move by Jiang!#REVB#
Jiang stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Blaydes is working hard here to advance position.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiang's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes had his way with Da Jiang in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes feinted with a counter takedown.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes blocks the body kick.
Jiang throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Jiang only half commits.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Jiang cracks Blaydes with a good jab.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Blaydes slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
Blaydes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jiang digs a good hook to Blaydes's body.
Jiang takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jiang thuds a left hand into Blaydes's body.
Jiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Jiang walks into a straight right hand from Blaydes.
A shot to the body from Jiang misses
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jiang misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Jiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Donk. Jiang catches Blaydes right on the button with a cross.
Jiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blaydes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang misses with a hook.
Blaydes feinted with a counter takedown.
Jiang walks into a left hand.
Blaydes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiang.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blaydess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Jiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blaydes throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Jiang's defenses.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Jiang swinging wildly here.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaydes is able to avoid easily.
Jiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Blaydes tries to counter with a takedown but Jiang is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Blaydes's knee but Blaydes avoids it well.
Jiang misses the body punch
and Blaydes counters with a straight right hand.
Blaydes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaydes moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jiang tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Blaydes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jiang's guard.
Blaydes stands up over Jiang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaydes throwing strikes from guard but Jiang blocks nicely.
Blaydes scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaydes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: C378: Blaydes vs Jiang
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Jiang. That snapped Blaydes's head back.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Blaydes throws a front kick aimed at Jiang's knee but Jiang avoids it well.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang moves out of range as Blaydes strikes.
Jiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Jiang misses with a hook #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blaydes.
Blaydes advances to half guard.
Blaydes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jiang's head.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Jiang is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Blaydes seems content to control.
Blaydes with the ground and pound but Jiang uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Jiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaydes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jiang wants to stand but Blaydes is controlling the position.
Jiang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaydes landing with the ground and pound.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Jiang is keeping the position.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Jiang rushes Blaydes and presses him up against the cage.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiang lands a knee to the body.
Jiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiang lands a left hand. #BC2#
Jiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Jiang slips a jab and a cross from Blaydes. #T3#
Jiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Blaydes's body. Blaydes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiang wants to clinch but Blaydes slips to the side
and Blaydes counters with a straight right hand.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body. Blaydes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jiang lands with a nice body punch.
Jiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Jiang throws a low kick but Blaydes avoids it.
Blaydes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jiang sprawls and moves away.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiang throws a leg kick #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a single leg into guard. Jiang didn't expect that.

Jiang pushes Blaydes off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jiang thinking. #CL2#
Jiang gets a clinch.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Jiang tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Jiang back against the cage.
Blaydes pushes Jiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Blaydes manages to break the clinch.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaydes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jiang just manages to avoid it.
Jiang throws a leg kick #TD#
so Blaydes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jiang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Jiang working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiang looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes attempts a counter takedown but Jiang avoids it well and moves away.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang throws a head kick but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jiang sprawls and moves away.
Blaydes wants to slow Jiang down by chopping away at his legs.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Da Jiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiang slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Jiang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiang.
Jiang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blaydes rather than just go for the knockout.
Blaydes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaydes jabs Jiang right on the nose. Jiang blinks but takes it well.
Blaydes jabs at Jiang's body.#T1#
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Jiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jiang.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaydes wants to pass to mount but Jiang is defending the position.
Blaydes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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!
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiang keeps working.
Blaydes controlling the action here.
Blaydes stalling away here and it's allowed Jiang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blaydes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jiang has wrist control.#T3#
Blaydes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jiang has wrist control.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaydes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiang wants to stand up but Blaydes is controlling him.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Jiang gets a clinch.
Jiang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaydes's efforts to push away.
Blaydes misses with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaydes.
Blaydes managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jiang lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiang working aggressively here.
Jiang tries a body shot but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaydes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Jiang lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaydes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Jiang manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Da Jiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Jab, jab by Jiang - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jiang sprawls and moves away.
Blaydes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jiang. Jiang obviously looking to wear him down.
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaydes's sensitive parts.
A jab from Jiang does it's job there.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaydes, as that shot connected.
Blaydes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick
and Jiang counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes throws a hook to the side of Jiang's head but Jiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaydes has time to react.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaydes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Blaydes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jiang doesn't seem phased though.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A head kick by Jiang misses
and Blaydes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Blaydes checks it #TD#
so Blaydes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blaydes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiang is retaining full guard.
Jiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jiang is looking to stand back up but Blaydes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jiang.
Blaydes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jiang's head.
Jiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaydes. #T2#
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Jiang's hands, connecting with Jiang's forehead.
Well, if Blaydes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blaydes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Jiang is working away.
Jiang wants to get back to his feet.
Blaydes working over Jiang with some ground and pound. Jiang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Jiang's temple.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Jiang is working away.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaydes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jiang throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
A head kick by Jiang misses
and Blaydes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jiang thinking.
Jiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Jiang misses with a left hand #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a shoot takedown. Jiang fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaydes throws an elbow that misses. Jiang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blaydes's guard. Nice move by Jiang!#REVB#
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiang's guard. #REVR#
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!
Jiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaydes is pushing down on Jiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Blaydes has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Blaydes swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiang tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang tries to clinch but Blaydes moves away
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiang looks to land a body kick but Blaydes moved away.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jiang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes jabs Jiang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaydes. That did some damage!
Blaydes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Blaydes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaydes throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Jiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaydes throws out a powerful jab.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jiang on the side of the head.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaydes doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
Jiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Blaydes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jiang delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaydes circles away.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaydes circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang misses with a jab to the body
and Blaydes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blaydes counters with a body kick.
Jiang checks a low kick from Blaydes.
Jiang tries to clinch but Blaydes moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaydes.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Blaydes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blaydes connects with a leg kick.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Jiang darts in and clinches Blaydes up against the cage.
Da Jiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Blaydes blocks the leg kick.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Jiang lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Jiang throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a takedown into side control.
Blaydes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiang keeps working. #T4#
Blaydes 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Blaydes.
Blaydes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaydes throws a strike aimed at the side of Jiang's head but Jiang avoids it well.
Blaydes wants to control but Jiang is keeping him busy.
Jiang pushes Blaydes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaydes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Jiang throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Blaydes counter with a right hand.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes slips a jab from Jiang.
Blaydes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jiang just manages to avoid it.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes cracks Jiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiang thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Blaydes tries to counter with a takedown but Jiang is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with a body punch #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a shoot takedown. Jiang fights it but they end up in guard.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blaydes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blaydes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jiang has wrist control.
Blaydes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaydes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang tries to land a body kick
and Blaydes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Jiang's ribs.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Jiang saw that one coming.
Jiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaydes tries to land a leg kick but Jiang saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Blaydes.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaydes is able to avoid easily.
Blaydes keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaydes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiang fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Jiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaydes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Blaydes checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaydes misses the target.
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Jiang tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Jiang thuds a left hand into Blaydes's body.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jiang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jiang pushes Blaydes off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jiang - that will leave a mark!
Jiang scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Blaydes checks it #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes scoring with punches from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oscar Blaydes retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: C372: Khabib vs Blaydes
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaydes is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaydes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaydes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaydes is aware though and is defending well.
Blaydes controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blaydes escapes and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaydes cracks Nurmagomedov with a big right hand but Nurmagomedov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Blaydes off but Blaydes is having none of it.#T2#
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blaydes landing strikes.
Blaydes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Blaydes keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
Blaydes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Nurmagomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Blaydes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blaydes controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Blaydes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Blaydes defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blaydes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaydes cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blaydes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmagomedov backs up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Nurmagomedov coming out on top.
Blaydes lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaydes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
It seemed like Blaydes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Blaydes is controlling well.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blaydes trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Blaydes works over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Blaydes lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaydes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle here but Blaydes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it. #BC2#
Blaydes manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##CL2#
Blaydes moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaydes takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Blaydes prevents Nurmagomedov from breaking the clinch.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head. #BC2#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Blaydes rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Blaydes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch. #T2#
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Blaydes is looking for the big counter here.
Blaydes walks into a straight right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Blaydes misses.#CL2#
Blaydes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov has Blaydes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blaydes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaydes defends it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Blaydes misses.#T4#
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blaydes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaydes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Blaydes closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes really dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Blaydes.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Blaydes is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Blaydes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
An inside leg kick from Nurmagomedov misses.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes scores with a nice head shot.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Blaydes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Blaydes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Blaydes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaydes has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here.
Blaydes is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaydes scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaydes preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaydes preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaydes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaydes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Blaydes stands up over Nurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaydes is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Blaydes in close. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Blaydes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaydes works his way back into a safe position though.
Blaydes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaydes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blaydes stacks Nurmagomedov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blaydes!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaydes lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmagomedov some visible discomfort.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Blaydes moves away and avoids it.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov stalks Blaydes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blaydes's face. Blaydes staggers backwards, shaken.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaydes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blaydes with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.#CL2#
Blaydes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes. #T1##BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaydes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blaydes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Blaydes tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov trying to control here. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control but can't.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Nurmagomedov's hands, connecting with Nurmagomedov's forehead.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blaydes unloading with bombs!
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Blaydes with shots to the head and body - Nurmagomedov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaydes cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
Blaydes trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for subs off his back but Blaydes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Blaydes keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is staying active underneath Blaydes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blaydes is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaydes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
Oscar Blaydes is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Oscar Blaydes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Traumen misses its target.
Traumen throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traumen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Blaydes misses.
We've been told by Traumen's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traumen throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Blaydes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Traumen tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
Traumen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Traumen is looking for a sweep. Blaydes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Traumen missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Traumen's temple.
Traumen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blaydes lands a nice short elbow.
Blaydes working Traumen over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Traumen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blaydes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Traumen circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Blaydes blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Traumen misses with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traumen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
A nice side step and Blaydes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Traumen slips the punch.
Traumen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Traumen.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Blaydes pushes Traumen up against the cage in a clinch.
Traumen looking to stall.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traumen can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traumen throws out the jab.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Traumen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##TD2#
Blaydes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Blaydes is trying to control. Traumen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Traumen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Traumen kicks off Blaydes and gets to his feet.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes stuns Traumen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traumen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes with the counter takedown but Traumen avoids it easily.
Blaydes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the body
enabling Traumen to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes clobbers Traumen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Traumen scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Traumen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Traumen checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Traumen. Those never looked like landing.
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes darts in looking for a takedown but Traumen gets double underhooks and turns Blaydes into the cage.
Blaydes shoots in for a double leg but Traumen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Blaydes.
Sloppy strikes from Traumen. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Traumen. That snapped Blaydes's head back.
Blaydes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traumen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traumen throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Traumen won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but Blaydes drags him back down.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Blaydes working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Blaydes is putting a hurting on Traumen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blaydes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Traumen is trying to get back to his feet.
Traumen being controlled for a moment.
Blaydes landing a few strikes.
Traumen misses with a strike from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traumen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blaydes wants to control for a moment but Traumen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Traumen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Blaydes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Traumen tries to avoid it but Blaydes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Traumen to the ground. Traumen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Traumen misses.
Traumen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaydes counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Blaydes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaydes wants to land a leg kick but Traumen is out of range.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body shot.
Traumen connects with a leg kick.
Traumen throws a head kick that half lands.
Traumen feints and then cracks Blaydes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaydes down.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes. #TD2#
Blaydes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Traumen to the ground. Blaydes is now in Traumen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Traumen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Traumen looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen backing away here, and Blaydes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown but Traumen sprawls well. He's pushed Blaydes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Traumen looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Blaydes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Traumen keeps the fight on the outside.
Traumen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Traumen.
Traumen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Traumen lands a right hook to the body.
Blaydes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Blaydes.
Traumen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traumen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traumen scores with a hook.
Traumen connects with a leg kick.
Traumen lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen slips under a jab.#CL2#
Blaydes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaydes.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaydes. #T2#
Traumen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Blaydes.
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traumen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaydes.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Blaydes.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Traumen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traumen's gas tank.
Traumen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traumen.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen lands an uppercut.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##TD2#
Blaydes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Traumen regains guard immediately.
Blaydes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blaydes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blaydes lands a couple of elbows.
Blaydes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Traumen striking off his back but it's not causing Blaydes any problems.
Blaydes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blaydes won't allow Traumen to get back to his feet. #ES#
Traumen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blaydes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traumen blocking some punches.
Traumen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaydes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traumen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaydes throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Traumen trying to stall but Blaydes improves his position.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes swings wildly with an uppercut but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traumen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Traumen.
Traumen trying to control the position but instead, Blaydes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Traumen into the cage.
Blaydes letting Traumen take a breather here.
Traumen blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaydes pushes Traumen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traumen is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaydes has double underhooks.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Traumen on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Traumen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes stuns Traumen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Blaydes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes with a hook.
Traumen misses with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Blaydes shoots in and bounces Traumen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blaydes is working Traumen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Traumen is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes trying to control but Traumen is working from the bottom.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Blaydes scoring with some ground and pound.
Traumen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Traumen wants to stand and escape but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blaydes is in close to Traumen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaydes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Traumen keeps moving.
Blaydes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Traumen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Traumen wants to get back to his feet but Blaydes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Traumen keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Blaydes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blaydes with a nice head shot there.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaydes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Traumen keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Traumen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blaydes prevents Traumen from getting back to his feet.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Traumen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Traumen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blaydes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Traumen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Blaydes scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Traumen sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Traumen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Traumen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucas Traumen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaydes throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Traumen lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traumen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traumen misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Traumen.
Traumen tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaydes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Traumen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traumen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Blaydes closes the distance and clinches.
Blaydes lands a hook that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
Traumen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traumen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traumen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes is trying to drag Traumen to the mat but Traumen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Traumen throws a head punch that misses.
Traumen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Traumen.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traumen.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
A very excited looking Oscar Blaydes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C362: Duran vs Saitoh
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range. #TD2#
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodaxe sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard. #SUB#
Bloodaxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodaxe is in trouble now - Blaydes has advanced to mount!
Bloodaxe wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Bloodaxe can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blaydes with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes looking to control but Bloodaxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blaydes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bloodaxe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Bloodaxe working to try and regain half guard.
Blaydes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bloodaxe?
Bloodaxe regains half guard.
Blaydes is thwarting Bloodaxe's attempts to control the position.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes prevents Bloodaxe from improving his position.
Blaydes is thwarting Bloodaxe's attempts to control the position.
Bloodaxe is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Blaydes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Blaydes is keen to just control but Bloodaxe is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Ground and pound from Blaydes. #SUB#
Bloodaxe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Bloodaxe is working away.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bloodaxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bloodaxe wants to get back to full guard.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bloodaxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaydes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Blaydes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bloodaxe is refusing to be controlled, as Blaydes sits in half guard. #T4#
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes working over Bloodaxe with some ground and pound. Bloodaxe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe is looking to control Blaydes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bloodaxe avoid being mounted?
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Bloodaxe trying to hold on to Blaydes's head to control him but Blaydes postures up.
Bloodaxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Bloodaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Blaydes working Bloodaxe over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Blaydes misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Blaydes misses.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Blaydes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Blaydes. #T1#
Bloodaxe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bloodaxe. That did some damage!
Bloodaxe checks a low kick from Blaydes.#CL2#
Blaydes closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Bloodaxe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bloodaxe tries to pull guard but Blaydes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bloodaxe tries to pull guard but Blaydes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Bloodaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Blaydes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blaydes works on Bloodaxe's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaydes tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaydes has double underhooks.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a body shot.
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Blaydes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloodaxe or not.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Blaydes tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaydes tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Blaydes scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Bloodaxe in a clinch.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Blaydes lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Blaydes is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaydes pushes Bloodaxe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Bloodaxe tries to break the clinch but Blaydes is controlling the position.
Blaydes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Blaydes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes. #ROC2#Bloodaxe is rocked!
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Blaydes pushes Bloodaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bloodaxe is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes moves into full mount! Bloodaxe won't be happy about that!
Bloodaxe is looking to improve his position but Blaydes isn't that keen on the idea.
Blaydes landing shots from mount.
Blaydes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bloodaxe?
Bloodaxe is looking to get to half guard.
Blaydes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes with the ground and pound from mount.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaydes is stalling here but it's allowed Bloodaxe to get half guard.
Bloodaxe is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Blaydes is nestled in close to Bloodaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bloodaxe taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Bloodaxe has hold of Blaydes's hands but Blaydes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Oh Bloodaxe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaydes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bloodaxe actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodaxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bloodaxe lands a head shot.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaydes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Bloodaxe misses
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Blaydes thuds a left hand into Bloodaxe's body.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Blaydes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bloodaxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bloodaxe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Blaydes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes is in close to Bloodaxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blaydes is in close to Bloodaxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodaxe.#T1#
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Bloodaxe keeps moving.
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes postures up and lands a big shot to Bloodaxe's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaydes advances position into side control!
Bloodaxe tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Bloodaxe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Bloodaxe tries to improve position but can't.
Blaydes lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Bloodaxe is rocked!
Blaydes cracks Bloodaxe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Bloodaxe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodaxe tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Blaydes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bloodaxe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blaydes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bloodaxe is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Blaydes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
A relieved looking Oscar Blaydes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Blaydes gets a double leg takedown into Turcotte's guard.
Blaydes scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaydes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes cracks Turcotte with a solid left hand.
Blaydes is working Turcotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Turcotte controls Blaydes momentarily but Blaydes frees himself.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaydes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blaydes is working Turcotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blaydes works over Turcotte with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Blaydes distracts Turcotte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaydes is pushing down on Turcotte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turcotte is fighting to maintain full guard but Blaydes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turcotte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaydes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turcotte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaydes is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blaydes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Blaydes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaydes throwing shots but Turcotte is blocking nicely.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turcotte is controlling Blaydes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Turcotte looks winded!
Blaydes working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turcotte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Blaydes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Blaydes lands with a punch from half guard.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blaydes.
Blaydes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turcotte!
Turcotte keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blaydes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blaydes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blaydes landing shots from mount. #ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Blaydes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turcotte is still in real trouble! Can Blaydes finish him?
Blaydes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turcotte looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Turcotte wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Blaydes celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
Oscar Blaydes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C350: Marley vs Hightower II
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Pope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Blaydes moves into range and clinches up with Pope.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Pope.
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Pope tries a body shot but Blaydes blocks it.
A short left from Blaydes.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope takes a shot to the head.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope cracks Blaydes with a nice body shot.#T2#
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Pope.
Blaydes throws a head punch that misses.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes lands a body punch.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Blaydes pushes Pope back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Blaydes's head.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards. #T3#
Pope blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope pushes Blaydes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaydes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Blaydes.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Pope misses with a body punch.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes lands with a nice body kick.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaydes is able to avoid easily.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Pope's leg. Pope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Pope lands a right hook to the body.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Pope swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Blaydes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Blaydes feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
Pope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eli Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Blaydes throws a lazy body kick
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pope is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Blaydes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blaydes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pope. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Pope.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Blaydes works Pope's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Blaydes coming out on top.
Blaydes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Blaydes.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick.
Blaydes scores with a nice right hand.
Blaydes with a poor takedown
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Blaydes has been cut.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Blaydes. #T3#
Blaydes throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Pope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Pope works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Blaydes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Pope throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaydes 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C343: Bloodaxe vs Khabib II
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Blaydes avoids nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Blaydes ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaydes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Blaydes avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
A leg kick checked by Blaydes.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Blaydes.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matikainen is trying to stand.
Matikainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaydes.
Matikainen is looking to escape.
Blaydes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blaydes stops Matikainen from getting back to his feet.
Blaydes working over Matikainen with some ground and pound. Matikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaydes controlling the action here.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Matikainen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blaydes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Matikainen.
Blaydes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaydes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaydes scrambles back to his feet.
Matikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Blaydes clinches with his opponent.
Blaydes scores with a shoulder strike.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matikainen tries to break the clinch but Blaydes is controlling the position. #BC#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaydes can pounce on him.
Blaydes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen. #T4#
Matikainen slips a jab from Blaydes.
Crunch! Blaydes slams his shin into Matikainen's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Blaydes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Matikainen has one foot on Blaydes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Blaydes tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen drops his hands momentarily and Blaydes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Blaydes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.
Matikainen is trying to escape back to his feet but Blaydes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Blaydes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaydes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body
and Blaydes counters with an outside leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Blaydes only half commits.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Blaydes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Matikainen throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Blaydes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Blaydes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blaydes.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Blaydes throws a good cross that connects.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaydes at a distance.
Blaydes slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaydes should have avoided that one.
Blaydes shoots in but Matikainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Blaydes's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaydes tries to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Matikainen's defenses.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lunges at Blaydes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaydes's hand.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes is looking to score with low kicks.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaydes! But no joy.
Blaydes lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Blaydes moves away and avoids it.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Blaydes throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaydes doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Matikainen. No joy for Blaydes on that attempt.
Blaydes dives in for a single leg takedown but Matikainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DaMatti Matikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Blaydes.#T3#
Blaydes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaydes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen punishes Blaydes's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Matikainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Matikainen misses
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Blaydes misses.
Matikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaydes! But no joy.
Blaydes lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
A left and a right from Matikainen both land. Nice combination.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaydes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blaydes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes lands a couple of digs.
Blaydes won't allow Matikainen to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blaydes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Matikainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaydes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Blaydes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matikainen lands with a left to the head.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
Blaydes lands an uppercut.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Blaydes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet.
Matikainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matikainen taking a bit of punishment here - Blaydes scoring with strikes.
Blaydes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blaydes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaydes throws a strike aimed at the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen avoids it well.
Matikainen is trying to buck Blaydes off.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Matikainen is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Let's hope that Blaydes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blaydes throws a strike aimed at the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Matikainen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaydes.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Matikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matikainen scrambles back to his feet.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaydes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Matikainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen tests Blaydes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Matikainen misses. #T4#
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Blaydes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
Blaydes tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Blaydes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes shoots in and drives through. Matikainen sprawls well.
Blaydes tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Blaydes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaydes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Blaydes moves out of range.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Blaydes throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy right hand. Matikainen should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Blaydes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matikainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blaydes is in Matikainen's guard.
Oscar Blaydes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaydes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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 DaMatti Matikainen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matikainen, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C340: Bloodaxe vs Pope
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaydes pinned against the cage. Blaydes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blaydes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rome with a body shot.
Blaydes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rome feints and as Blaydes raises his hands in defense, Rome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blaydes has control of Rome's left arm, preventing Rome from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blaydes wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment.
Rome wants to control from the top but Blaydes keeps moving. #T1#
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.
Rome is working Blaydes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaydes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rome is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaydes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaydes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Rome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Rome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Blaydes defends it. #SUB#
Blaydes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rome. #SUB#
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaydes is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Rome has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome trying to pass the guard but Blaydes defending well.
Blaydes tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.
Blaydes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rome stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rome is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaydes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome 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#
Rome moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaydes.
An attempted straight right counter from Rome misses the target.
Rome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaydes swivels and escapes.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Rome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaydes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes lands with a hook. Rome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rome is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Blaydes misses with a body shot
and Rome counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Blaydes. No joy for Rome on that attempt.
Rome doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaydes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaydes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rome.
Blaydes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaydes wants it to stay on the feet.
Rome walks into a jab.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Blaydes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rome takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rome moves out of range of the body kick.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Blaydes moves into the clinch successfully.
Rome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rome is trying to drag Blaydes to the mat but Blaydes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rome blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rome tries for a takedown but Blaydes manages to get underhooks.
Blaydes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romes head.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Rome can't get the takedown.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rome is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blaydes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaydes prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Blaydes prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Blaydes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rome is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blaydes is defending well.
Blaydes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Rome prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blaydes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Rome.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Rome blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Rome.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaydes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaydes.
Blaydes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rome.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Rome's ribs.
Blaydes tries to clinch but Rome moves out of range.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rome has his takedown stuffed
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaydes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaydes wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rome ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Rome dives in and grabs Blaydes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaydes pushes down on Rome's head and hops out.#T1#
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaydes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick.
Rome looks for a takedown but Blaydes sprawls well.
It seemed like Blaydes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blaydes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rome was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Blaydes finds it's target.
A combination from Blaydes does no damage.
Rome closes the distance and clinches up with Blaydes, looking for a takedown. Rome pushes Blaydes against the cage but Blaydes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes wants to counter with a clinch but Rome pushes him away.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Rome fails to land the takedown.
Rome closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaydes lands with an uppercut that bounces Rome off the cage and back into range.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaydes takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Rome throwing a counter right hand but Blaydes manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blaydes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blaydes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rome.
Blaydes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Blaydes is keeping the position.#T3#
Rome preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rome drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaydes dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Blaydes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rome wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Blaydes stalling.
Rome on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blaydes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blaydes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rome knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rome is looking for a sweep. Blaydes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rome wants to get back to full guard but Blaydes has mounted him!
Rome is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Rome is looking to improve his position but Blaydes isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: DMMA 343: Damage Control
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaydes - that will leave a mark!
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Haudegen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaydes thows a leg kick but Haudegen checks it #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Haudegen working away.#SUB#
Haudegen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blaydes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes stalling away here and it's allowed Haudegen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blaydes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blaydes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haudegen has momentary wrist control but Blaydes slips an elbow through the middle.
Haudegen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaydes trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Haudegen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.#SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Blaydes trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaydes.
Haudegen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaydes tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaydes swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range. #T4#
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaydes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Haudegen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Haudegen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes lands a jab to Haudegen's midsection.
Haudegen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Haudegen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haudegen stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Haudegen trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Blaydes throws the kick towards the body but Haudegen avoids it.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaydes on the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with a body shot #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blaydes!
You can see the frustration on Blaydes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaydes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Haudegen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Blaydes is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blaydes defends it well.
Blaydes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Haudegen has control of the leg. #T3#
Blaydes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Haudegen is working for a submission of some sort. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen shoots in for a double leg but Blaydes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Blaydes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haudegen rather than just go for the knockout.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen 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. 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#
Blaydes lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Blaydes jabs at Haudegen's body.
Haudegen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen connects with a single shot there.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen. #CL2#
Haudegen gets tackled into the cage by Blaydes. Blaydes maintains the clinch.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Haudegen trying to control the position but instead, Blaydes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haudegen into the cage.
Haudegen fails to pull guard.
Blaydes pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Haudegen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes lands with a left to the head.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
Haudegen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Blaydes works on Haudegen's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaydes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Haudegen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses. #T2#
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaydes throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
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!
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Blaydes scores with a body shot.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaydes takes one to the side of the head.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy body kick from Blaydes #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blaydes won't be happy with that.
Blaydes being controlled for a moment.
Blaydes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Well, if Haudegen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blaydes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blaydes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blaydes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haudegen is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haudegen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaydes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haudegen is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haudegen passes Blaydes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 338 Sitsongrit vs Pavlek
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Blaydes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaydes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Blaydes clinches up with Obi and pushes him back against the cage.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes stands there with Obi around his waist. Obi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Obi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaydes walks away with a smile on his face. Obi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chike Obi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obi throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi throws out a counter right but Blaydes avoids it with no problem.
Obi slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obi. That did some damage!#T1##CL#
Blaydes pushes Obi up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Obi controls his hands.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes.
Obi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blaydes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes throws a head punch that misses.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Obi tries to pull guard but Blaydes won't allow it.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Obi is trying to pull guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Blaydes.
Obi blocks a body shot from Blaydes. #TD2#
Obi pulls Blaydes into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Obi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Obi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaydes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Obi working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Obi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaydes.
Obi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaydes's head.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Obi slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Blaydes.
Obi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Obi is just out of range.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes delivers a nice body kick.
Obi looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.#T4#
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obi.
Obi throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range. #CL#
Blaydes moves into range and clinches up with Obi.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes cracks Obi with a nice body shot.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Obi is trying to pull guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blaydes lands a body punch.
Obi looks winded!
Blaydes lands with a short shot to the head.
Obi tries to pull guard but Blaydes won't allow it.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Obi controls his hands.
Blaydes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blaydes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaydes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Obi can turn it around.
Obi tries to pull guard but Blaydes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blaydes stuns Obi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Obi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Obi misses with a hook.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obi can do to turn this around?
Obi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Obi tries to move into range but Blaydes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blaydes lunges at Obi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obi's hand.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obi.#T1#
Blaydes swings for the body but Obi moves out of range.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaydes is looking to wear down Obi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaydes's hands.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Obi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obi's head backwards.
Blaydes lands a head shot.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Obi misses with a left hand
and Blaydes counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Blaydes works Obi's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes lands a nice shot that snaps Obi's head back.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Blaydes.
Obi takes one on the button.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes scores with a hook.
Obi catches Blaydes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaydes looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.#T3#
Obi missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaydes lands a jab to the nose.
Obi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaydes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blaydes - the referee stops the clock and Obi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blaydes. Obi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Blaydes sizes up Obi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.
Blaydes swings for the body but Obi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaydes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Blaydes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Blaydes takes a swing at Obi's ribcage but misses.
Obi walks into a straight right hand from Blaydes.
Nice uppercut there from Obi.
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!
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Obi is just out of range.
Obi throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes lands a jab to Obi's midsection.
Blaydes tries to clinch but Obi moves out of range.
Obi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obi fails to land with a series of punches.
Obi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Blaydes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A jab from Obi misses.
Blaydes tries to counter by clinching up but Obi breaks away and moves out of range.
Blaydes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaydes throws a nice looking combination but Obi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Blaydes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obi manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Obi misses. #CL#
Blaydes pushes Obi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obi. #T1#
Obi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blaydes to keep the fight standing.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Obi fails to pull guard.
Blaydes lands an uppercut.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes stands there with Obi around his waist. Obi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chike Obi.
Obi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obi tries to pull guard but Blaydes holds him up against the cage and eventually Obi drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaydes.
Obi jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Blaydes.
Obi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blaydes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Oscar Blaydes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi tries to pull guard but Blaydes holds him up against the cage and eventually Obi drops back down to his feet.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Obi avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Obi.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaydes walks away with a smile on his face. Obi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obi throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Blaydes gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Obi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blaydes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blaydes works over Obi with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blaydes stays in close to Obi's body and controls the position.
Obi keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Blaydes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blaydes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Obi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes stands up over Obi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blaydes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blaydes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blaydes distracts Obi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chike Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Obi has his foot on Blaydes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaydes works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 327 Kuomanen vs Oliva
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Dall Jr thuds a left hand into Blaydes's body.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Dall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Dall Jr misses.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Dall Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dall Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaydes but Blaydes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Blaydes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall Jr.
Blaydes slips a straight right by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blaydes is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Blaydes throws a good cross that connects.
Dall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Blaydes with a nice calf kick.
Blaydes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall Jr as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Dall Jr gets tackled into the cage by Blaydes. Blaydes maintains the clinch.
Blaydes lands with a light punch inside.
Blaydes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the side of Blaydes's head.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dall Jr.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
Blaydes lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaydes.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaydes scores with a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr lands with a left to the head.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
A short right from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Dall Jr tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
Blaydes blocking some punches. #T3#
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr works on Blaydes's body with a couple of short punches.
Dall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes gets underhooks to prevent Dall Jr's takedown attempt.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes. #BC#
Blaydes manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Dall Jr misses the jab.
Dall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall Jr throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Dall Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Dall Jr slips under a jab.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaydes counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Dall Jr's body. Dall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes throws a good cross that connects.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaydes throws out the jab.
Dall Jr throws out a counter right but Blaydes avoids it with no problem.
Dall Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blaydes defending well as Dall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Dall Jr avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes looks to land a right hand but Dall Jr moved out of range.
Blaydes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall Jr thows a leg kick but Blaydes checks it
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr throws a wild body kick that Blaydes sees coming a mile off.
Dall Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaydes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dall Jr really felt that one!
Both fighters circling a little - Blaydes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Dall Jr. #T1#
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall Jr blocks the leg kick.
Blaydes blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Blaydes closes the distance and clinches.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Blaydes pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Blaydes breaks from the clinch.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaydes's hands.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Dall Jr avoids the body shot from Blaydes. #T2#
Dall Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Blaydes gets double underhooks and turns Dall Jr into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Blaydes stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall Jr throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Dall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaydes swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
And Dall Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes scores with a leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Dall Jr slips under a jab.#T3#
Dall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Blaydes is looking to wear down Dall Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blaydes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dall Jr eats them both and turns towards Blaydes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dall Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes moves out of range as Dall Jr strikes.
Blaydes tried to score with a low kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Dall Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dall Jr just manages to avoid it.
Blaydes works Dall Jr's body with a nice hook.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dall Jr.
Blaydes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Dall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Dall Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blaydes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaydes blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes tries to clinch up.
Blaydes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaydes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall Jr fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Dall Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaydes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Dall Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaydes jabs at Dall Jr's body.
Dall Jr slips a jab from Blaydes.
Dall Jr misses the jab.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall Jr should have avoided that one.
Dall Jr takes one on the button.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Dall Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Dall Jr misses.
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaydes misses its target.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaydes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaydes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall Jr cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaydes misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall Jr misses.#T2#
Dall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Blaydes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Dall Jr.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall Jr jabs Blaydes right on the nose. Blaydes blinks but takes it well.
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Dall Jr sees coming a mile off.
Dall Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Dall Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dall Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Blaydes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Dall Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall Jr tries to avoid it.
Dall Jr tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes tries to counter by clinching up but Dall Jr breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Dall Jr tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Good work by Blaydes as he checks the leg kick.
Dall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Dall Jr connects with a single shot there.
Dall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Blaydes strikes.
Blaydes lands a really nice looking cross but Dall Jr seems unphased.
Blaydes tries to move into range but Dall Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall Jr slips under a jab from Blaydes.#T4#
Dall Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaydes counters with a straight right hand.
Blaydes walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr misses with a left hand
and Blaydes counters with a low kick, right behind Dall Jr 's knee.
Dall Jr misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaydes circles away.
Blaydes motions for Dall Jr to come forward. Blaydes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dall Jr.
Blaydes is looking to counter the offense by Dall Jr and move into the clinch.
Blaydes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Dall Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dall Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blaydes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Dall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaydes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaydes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 323 Kersikov vs Zahedi
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Blaydes.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Kwong's defenses.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaydes walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwong.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Blaydes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kwong tries to improve position but can't.
Kwong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaydes is trying to ground and pound but Kwong uses the momentary lack of control by Blaydes to regain half guard.
Blaydes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaydes wants to take a breather but Kwong is having none of it.
Kwong keeping hold of Blaydes's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blaydes trying to control from Kwong's half guard. Kwong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaydes trying to move into half guard but instead Kwong has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaydes is controlling Kwong's posture.#T3#
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet.
Blaydes is pulling down on Kwong's head. It's preventing any offense from Kwong, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwong walks into a left hand.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the body
and Kwong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Kwong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Kwong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaydes moves forwards but Kwong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaydes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Blaydes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaydes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Blaydes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwong. That one must have hurt.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
That's time! Kwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Blaydes's body. Blaydes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Kwong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwong throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Kwong only half commits.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Kwong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwong defends it nicely.#T1#
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Kwong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong throwing a counter right hand but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kwong swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Blaydes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Kwong takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Kwong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kwong tries to clinch but Blaydes is having none of it. #T2#
Kwong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kwong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong lands a jab to Blaydes's midsection.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Blaydes wants to counter with a clinch but Kwong pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwong!
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Kwong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Kwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaydes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.#T3#
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
Kwong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaydes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Blaydes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
Kwong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes lands a head shot.
Kwong swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaydes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Blaydes.#T4#
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Nice body punch from Blaydes - that landed with a thud.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kwong - that landed with a thud.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaydes fails to land the takedown.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kwong throws a leg kick which misses Blaydes's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaydes tries to avoid it.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Kwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaydes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Kwong scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong cracks Blaydes with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Kwong misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kwong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Blaydes has picked Kwong up - he's going for a ride! Blaydes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes is looking to stall here but Kwong recovers full guard. #T1#
Blaydes throwing strikes but missing.
Blaydes throws a strike but Kwong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kwong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes pulls Kwong in close to prevent any damage.
Blaydes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kwong is stalling in the full guard.
Kwong won't allow Blaydes to sweep him here.
Kwong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blaydes is proving hard to escape from.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Blaydes pulls Kwong in close to his closed guard and prevents Kwong from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong is looking to clinch.
Kwong lands with a nice body punch.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwong is fending him off so far but Blaydes persists. Nope, Kwong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range. #T4#
Blaydes tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
It looked like Kwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a kick to the body.
Kwong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Kwong catches Blaydes right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kwong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blaydes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwong lands with a light punch inside.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kwong throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Blaydes with a nice calf kick.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Kwong slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Blaydes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Kwong misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kwong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwong.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Blaydes jabs at Kwong's body.
Kwong lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Kwong's belly button to the back.
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong lands a jab.
Kwong clobbers Blaydes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong cracks Blaydes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kwong cracks Blaydes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Blaydes moves away and avoids it.
Kwong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Kwong moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Blaydes swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a body kick.
Kwong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwong.
Kwong throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kwong.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Kwong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaydes misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Kwong misses with a kick to the body.
Kwong lands a head kick. Blaydes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes jabs at Kwong's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Blaydes gets a double leg takedown into Kwong's guard.
Blaydes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kwong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kwong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kwong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaydes has time to react.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Blaydes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
Blaydes is looking for a takedown.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kwong.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
And Blaydes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kwong lands a head kick!
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaydes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaydes lands a leg kick that knocks Kwong off balance momentarily.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwong, as that shot connected.
Kwong lands with a nice body punch.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Kwong.#T2#
Blaydes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaydes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Kwong lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwong.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.#T3#
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kwong.
Kwong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaydes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Kwong moves forwards but Blaydes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaydes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong lands a nice shot that snaps Blaydes's head back.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Kwong swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Blaydes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Blaydes lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
A short left from Blaydes. #TD2#
Blaydes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blaydes manages to end up in side control.

Kwong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Kwong.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
Kwong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oscar Blaydes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwong is looking to land body kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong retains his lightweight title!
Kwasi Kwong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 315 Kwong vs Haudegen
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Malley misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Malley.
Malley throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malley won't be happy with that.
Malley regains half guard, as Blaydes was trying to land strikes.
Blaydes is trying to control the action in half guard but Malley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malley defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blaydes.
Malley won't allow Blaydes to pass to mount.
Malley is looking to control Blaydes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malley avoid being mounted?
Blaydes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Blaydes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Blaydes wants to control but Malley is keeping him busy.
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malley is looking to escape.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blaydes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blaydes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blaydes's back!
Blaydes is keeping busy. #T2#
Malley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blaydes.
Blaydes trying to control the hands but Malley won't let him.
Blaydes is in bad spot here.
Blaydes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blaydes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Malley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malley tries to keep control of the position but Blaydes is staying busy.#T3#
Malley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Blaydes trying to control but not successfully.
Malley trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Malley controlling the positon.
Malley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blaydes rolls, trying to escape but Malley keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malley trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malley misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a single leg into guard. Malley didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blaydes dives into side control.
Malley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blaydes throws a strike aimed at the side of Malley's head but Malley avoids it well.
Blaydes working the ground and pound.
Malley is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes scoring with punches and elbows.
Blaydes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blaydes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blaydes landing a few strikes. #T1#
Blaydes lands an elbow. #ROC2#Malley is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Malley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Malley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Malley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Malley seems to have got his legs back now.
Malley misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blaydes postures up and lands a big shot to Malley's brow.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Malley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Malley is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaydes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Malley throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
A low kick from Malley is predictable there #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blaydes.
Malley wants to get back to his feet but Blaydes passes into half guard. #T2##REVR#
Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malley defending well though.
Blaydes thows a huge punch but Malley dodges it nicely.
Blaydes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blaydes throwing shots but Malley is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Malley's temple.
Malley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blaydes is working away from the top position though.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blaydes uses his free foot to push down on Malley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malley.
Blaydes won't let Malley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaydes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ES#
Malley bucks up and throws Blaydes to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Malley.
Blaydes tries to counter with a clinch but Malley shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Malley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaydes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaydes takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley throws a low kick but Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Blaydes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaydes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes wants to counter with a clinch but Malley pushes him away.
A low kick from Malley is predictable there #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malley won't be happy with that.
Malley tries to escape but Blaydes is in control.
Blaydes 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. #ES#
Malley throws Blaydes to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Malley misses #TD2#
and Blaydes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malley's guard.
Blaydes won't allow Malley to sweep him here.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Malley looking to control.
Malley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaydes stops Malley from standing up.
Blaydes with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Malley controls Blaydes momentarily but Blaydes frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Malley.
Malley feints and then cracks Blaydes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaydes down.
Malley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Blaydes is predictable there
and Malley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Malley throws a low kick but Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malley misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Blaydes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaydes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blaydes scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Blaydes tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaydes lands a hook that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malley.
Good body shot from Malley.
Malley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley lands a left hand.
Malley tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the side of Malley's head.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Malley misses the jab.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Malley.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Malley lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaydes off the cage and back into range.
Malley cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malley trying to control but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malley's head. #T4#
Blaydes winds up and cracks Malley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malley is trying to stand back up but Blaydes is controlling him
Malley won't allow Blaydes to pass to mount.
Malley is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Malley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaydes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malley is looking to control Blaydes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malley avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malley defending well though.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
Our winner, Oscar Blaydes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malley but Malley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Malley throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Malley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Blaydes moves out of range as Malley strikes.
Blaydes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Blaydes checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes tries to clinch but Malley moves out of range.
Blaydes swings for the body but Malley moves out of range. #T1#
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaydes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaydes counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes lands the left hand.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malley's head backwards.
Malley loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blaydes slips a jab from Malley.
Good work by Blaydes as he checks the leg kick.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaydes scrambles back to his feet.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Malley throws an off balance right hand
letting Blaydes counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaydes, as that shot connected. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes tries to score with a low kick but Malley moves his leg out of the way.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Malley moves out of range.
Malley misses with a straight right.
Blaydes is looking to counter the offense by Malley and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Malley is predictable there #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Malley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.#ES2#
Malley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blaydes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Malley lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Malley on the inside. #BC#
Blaydes manages to break the clinch.
Malley tries to score with a low kick but Blaydes moves his leg out of the way.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaydes checks the leg kick.#T3#
Malley throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Malley kicks Blaydes off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Blaydes drives through with a takedown into Malley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malley wants to stand but Blaydes is controlling the position.
Blaydes looking to sit in guard and control but Malley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blaydes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blaydes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malley is trying to maintain the position but Blaydes is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malley keeping control of the position.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Malley's hands, connecting with Malley's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malley taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blaydes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Malley misses with a looping right.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malley, as that shot connected.
Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Blaydes seems unphased.
Malley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malley.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malley checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Blaydes has Malley up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
Malley working aggressively here.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley. #T1##BC2#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Blaydes.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Jab by Malley.
Blaydes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Sloppy strikes from Blaydes. Those never looked like landing.
Malley looks to land a body kick but Blaydes moved away.
Malley scores with a head kick.
Malley swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Malley slips a jab from Blaydes.
Malley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaydes doesn't manage to clinch there - Malley circles away.
Malley looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malley is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes slips a straight right by Malley.
Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Malley tries to work over Blaydes's front leg with a kick but Blaydes checks it. #CL2#
Malley moves into range and clinches up with Blaydes.
Blaydes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malley is defending well.#BC#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malley. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malley misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes moves out of range as Malley strikes.#TD#
Blaydes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaydes lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaydes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blaydes is controlling him.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Malley.
Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaydes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malley is looking to stand up but Blaydes isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blaydes with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Malley working a defensive guard here.
Malley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaydes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes won't allow Malley to get back to his feet.
Blaydes postures up and lands a big shot to Malley's brow.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Malley wants to stand but Blaydes is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malley closes the distance but Blaydes moves to the side
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaydes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blaydes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses the jab.
Malley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Malley gets caught flat footed, as Blaydes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Malley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blaydes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Malley.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Malley blocks a body shot from Blaydes. #T1#
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Blaydes - that landed with a thud.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Blaydes cracks Malley with a nice body shot.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Blaydes seems unphased.
Malley digs a good hook to Blaydes's body. #CL#
Blaydes clinches up with Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
Blaydes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jane Malley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Blaydes.
Malley blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
A shot in the inside from Blaydes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Malley. #T2#
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands with a short shot to the head.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the side of Malley's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Blaydes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow. #T3#
Blaydes cracks Malley with a nice body shot.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaydes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malley's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Malley breaks the clinch.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Malley.
Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malley duly obliges.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley with a hook.
Blaydes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Blaydes clinches up with Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes. #TD#
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malley is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blaydes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malley wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Malley's temple.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Malley taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes winds up and cracks Malley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Malley is rocked!
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.
Malley is still in real trouble! Can Blaydes finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Malley kicks off Blaydes and gets to his feet.
Malley cracks Blaydes with a good jab.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Blaydes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blaydes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
It looked like Blaydes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lincoln .
Lincoln does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lincoln misses with a body kick.
Lincoln throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Blaydes tries to counter with a takedown but Lincoln is quick to defend against it.
Lincoln uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaydes shoots in and drives through. Lincoln sprawls well.
Lincoln lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaydes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincoln thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been informed that Lincoln has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Lincoln .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lincoln tests Blaydes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincoln feints and then cracks Blaydes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaydes down.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
Blaydes looks for a takedown but Lincoln sprawls well.#T1#
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lincoln bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaydes's head.
Blaydes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaydes throws a solid leg kick but Lincoln takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaydes.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Blaydes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lincoln is looking to stand back up but Blaydes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lincoln .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Blaydes is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Lincoln 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg. #T2#
Lincoln is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lincoln trying to control here.
Blaydes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lincoln trying to control here.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln 's hands, connecting with Lincoln 's forehead.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as Blaydes sits in half guard.
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Lincoln wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
Lincoln really wants to buck Blaydes off and get back to his feet.
Lincoln is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lincoln is still trying to improve position.
Lincoln in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Lincoln wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Lincoln tries to lock up and control but Blaydes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaydes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Lincoln keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Lincoln misses. #TD#
Blaydes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lincoln quickly recovers to half guard.
Blaydes winds up and cracks Lincoln with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln pushes Blaydes off but Blaydes dives into side control.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lincoln is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Blaydes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lincoln parries the strikes from Blaydes easily there. Blaydes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lincoln to escape. #T1#
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaydes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes postures up.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lincoln to see if he's OK.
Lincoln is trying to improve his position.
Lincoln is pushing Blaydes's head away, looking to escape. Blaydes manages to hold on to the position though.
Lincoln is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Lincoln pushes Blaydes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaydes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes lands an elbow.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blaydes working the ground and pound.
Blaydes working away.
Blaydes cracks Lincoln with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lincoln tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes landing strikes.
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lincoln to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes cracks Lincoln with a big right hand but Lincoln just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Blaydes cracks Lincoln with a big elbow.
Lincoln is looking to regain half guard here but Blaydes keeps moving and retains side control.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaydes scores with punches from side control.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes postures up.
Lincoln tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blaydes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
Blaydes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Blaydes scoring with punches and elbows.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Blaydes lands a few punches from side control.#ES2#
Lincoln sneaks out the side door and pushes Blaydes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Alexander Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Lincoln moved away.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
As Lincoln tries to get set, Blaydes tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincoln manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blaydes lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Lincoln tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Lincoln , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaydes prevents Lincoln from standing back up.
Blaydes is trying to control the action in half guard but Lincoln is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lincoln wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln 's hands, connecting with Lincoln 's forehead.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln wants to get back to full guard.
Blaydes wants to control but Lincoln is keeping him busy.
Lincoln keeping control of the position.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard. #T3#
Blaydes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blaydes not doing much here.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lincoln tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg. #T4#
Blaydes working over Lincoln with some ground and pound. Lincoln looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaydes passes to full mount!
Blaydes is landing with some decent strikes but Lincoln is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blaydes landing punches.
Lincoln tries to reverse the position but Blaydes maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Lincoln is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Blaydes! Lincoln is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
A very excited looking Oscar Blaydes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Dall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Blaydes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall Jr throws a front kick aimed at Blaydes's knee but Blaydes avoids it well.
No luck for Dall Jr with that takedown attempt.
Dall Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaydes's sensitive parts.
Dall Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Blaydes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes wants to slow Dall Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaydes checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dall Jr rushes Blaydes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
Blaydes tries to circle away but Dall Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Blaydes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a left hand. #BC#
Blaydes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dall Jr throws a low kick but Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Blaydes is looking to counter punch.
Dall Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
Dall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dall Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dall Jr is trying to drag Blaydes to the mat but Blaydes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.#BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes! #T3#
Blaydes connects with a looping right hand.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Dall Jr moved away.
Dall Jr slips under a jab from Blaydes.
A low kick from Blaydes misses #TD2#
and Dall Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dall Jr wants to pass to mount but Blaydes is defending the position.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Dall Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Blaydes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dall Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Galen Dall Jr!
Galen Dall Jr is the new lightweight champion!
Galen Dall Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

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

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a counter combo.#TD#
Blaydes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dreth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dreth for as long as he can get away with.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Blaydes defends easily. #T1#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreth trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.#TD2#
Dreth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaydes to the mat! Blaydes manages to get full guard. #T2#
Dreth throws a strike but Blaydes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaydes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #T3#
Blaydes is stalling in the full guard.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dreth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaydes is aware though and is defending well.
Blaydes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dreth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth misses the jab.
Blaydes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Blaydes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A cross from Blaydes lands.
Dreth throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Blaydes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaydes avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Blaydes swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a good, hard body kick but Dreth shrugs it off.
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Blaydes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Blaydes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaydes continues to drive forward.#TD#
Blaydes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaydes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Blaydes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dreth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaydes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Dreth is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dreth is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blaydes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Blaydes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaydes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blaydes to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DMMA 272
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Blaydes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kwong off the cage and back into range.
We've been informed that Kwong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kwong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaydes doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Blaydes moves away and avoids it.
Kwong misses the jab.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Blaydes throws a solid leg kick but Kwong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Blaydes defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Kwong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Blaydes.
Kwong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaydes can't get the takedown.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes takes a shot to the head.
Blaydes wants to break free but Kwong has control.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Blaydes pushes Kwong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kwong manages to break the clinch.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwong connects with the punch.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Blaydes connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwong moves out of range of the body kick from Blaydes.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaydes's head.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwong was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwong swivels and escapes.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong throws a shot to the body.
Blaydes clobbers Kwong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaydes drops his hands momentarily and Kwong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kwong trying to control but Blaydes postures up. #T3#
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blaydes is trying to control. Kwong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kwong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kwong is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kwong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blaydes wants to control but Kwong is keeping him busy.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Kwong's hands, connecting with Kwong's forehead.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blaydes is keen to just control but Kwong is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kwong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes lands a head shot.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaydes should have avoided that one.
Kwong scores with the left hand. Blaydes knows he should have avoided that one.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Kwong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Blaydes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwong.
Blaydes lands with a cross.
Kwong slips a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Kwong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.#T1#
Kwong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kwong's head. #TD#
Blaydes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Blaydes controlling the action here.
Blaydes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kwong wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Blaydes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kwong tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg.
Kwong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaydes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes drops an elbow to the side of Kwong's head.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kwong tries to roll over but Blaydes keeps him under control.#T3#
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaydes wants to free his trapped foot but Kwong is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kwong walks into a left hand. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kwong lands a nice shot that snaps Blaydes's head back.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Kwong gets caught napping as Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown. Kwong manages to retain guard.
Blaydes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kwong pulls Blaydes in close to prevent any damage.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Kwong moves out of range as Blaydes throws a body kick.
Kwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaydes misses its target.
Blaydes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Blaydes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kwong's half guard.
Kwong tries to kick Blaydes off in order to stand up. Blaydes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Kwong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kwong trying to remain calm as Blaydes controls from the top position.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwong keeps working.
Blaydes takes a little break here. Kwong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwong keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwong keeps working.
Kwong taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Check out the look on Blaydes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kwong is being controlled here.
Blaydes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kwong is looking to reverse the position.
Kwong is still trying to improve position.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Kwong is working from the bottom.
Kwong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kwong is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Blaydes cracks Kwong with a big right hand but Kwong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaydes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kwong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kwong is trying to get back to half guard.

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Roll avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll throwing a counter right hand but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Roll avoids the head kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll throws a lazy body kick
and Blaydes counters with a good, hard body kick but Roll shrugs it off.
Roll misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaydes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Roll slips a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body shot.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks Roll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Blaydes misses
and Roll counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Roll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blaydes defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes jabs at Roll's body.
Blaydes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Blaydes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roll's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes thuds his shin into the meat of Roll's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Roll down.
A big right from Roll misses.
Blaydes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Roll.
Roll shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaydes sprawls well. He's pushed Roll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaydes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll throws a big counter combination but Blaydes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Roll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Roll slips a straight right by Blaydes.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Blaydes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Blaydes finds it's target.
Roll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Roll moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Roll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roll is looking to counter punch.
Blaydes dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes. #T4#
Blaydes lands a nice shot that snaps Roll's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaydes.
Blaydes defending well as Roll loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Roll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roll throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Roll coming out on top.
Roll shoots in but Blaydes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Blaydes with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
Roll throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaydes throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.
Roll tries a low kick but Blaydes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Roll slaps the foot to one side.
Roll throws a counter high kick but Blaydes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roll throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range. #T1#
Roll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roll tries to clinch up.
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaydes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes misses with a body shot
and Roll counters with a nice body kick.
Blaydes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes fakes the leg kick and cracks Roll in the body.
Blaydes swings for the body but Roll moves out of range.
Roll looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Roll's head.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Blaydes jabs Roll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick
and Roll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
and Roll counters with a nice body shot.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
and Roll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roll tries to clinch there but Blaydes circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3##CL#
Roll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blaydess head.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
Roll misses with a punch to the body.
Roll working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll. #BC#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaydes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blaydes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Blaydes tried to score with a low kick but Roll checks it.
Blaydes takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaydes lands with a straight right. Roll didn't see that one coming.
Roll wants to clinch.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll is looking to counter punch.
Blaydes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll lands a jab.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roll looks to clinch
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Roll's leg. Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll throws a combination that misses
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Roll throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaydes can pounce on him.
Roll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Roll's head. #T1#
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Roll looking to score a takedown here. Blaydes is defending well but Roll drives through and ends up in Blaydes's guard.
Blaydes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Roll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Roll.
Roll can't keep his opponent in guard - Blaydes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Roll's hands, connecting with Roll's forehead.#T2#
Blaydes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blaydes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blaydes's back!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blaydes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Roll looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Blaydes is controlling Roll 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Roll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Roll is looking for a triangle but Blaydes pushes his legs off easily.
Blaydes throws a strike but Roll rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Roll is fighting to break Blaydes's control of his arms but Blaydes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Blaydes.
I've got Blaydes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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

#R1#
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dreth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blaydes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaydes is holding on to half guard well.
Blaydes wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blaydes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.#TD#
Dreth gets caught napping as Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown. Dreth manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Blaydes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaydes has managed to get both his arms back between Dreth's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Blaydes trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dreth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaydes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaydes looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Blaydes controlling the action here.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaydes trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dreth throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the head.
Dreth fails to land the takedown.
A low kick lands for Blaydes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dreth or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaydes, which made it look bad.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth blocks a leg kick.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Dreth as Blaydes shoots in.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaydes scores with a spinning back kick!
Dreth cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaydes misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blaydes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Blaydes throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dreth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dreth working a defensive guard here.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dreth working for a triangle but Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes postures up. #T3#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaydes postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Dreth's ribs.
Dreth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dreth. #T4#
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaydes is defended easily by Dreth.
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Dreth lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dreth's waist but Dreth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaydes off to one side.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreth scores with the left hand. Blaydes knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a head kick. That will keep Dreth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blaydes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 240 Nickel vs Roos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaydes takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Pinkman throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Blaydes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Blaydes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pinkman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blaydes uses from the top position.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaydes preventing the sweep.
Pinkman controlling Blaydes's posture.
Blaydes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1##SUB#
Blaydes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaydes has managed to get both his arms back between Pinkman's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pinkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Pinkman has his feet on Blaydes's thighs here. He's pushed Blaydes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blaydes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Jesse Pinkman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Blaydes blocks the low kick.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Blaydes pushes Lincoln up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln blocking some punches.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln .
Lincoln wants to get back to striking at distance but Blaydes won't allow it.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincoln tries to break free but Blaydes pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Blaydes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Lincoln 's ribs.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln throws a push kick but Blaydes slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Lincoln , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lincoln throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaydes slips a jab from Lincoln .
Blaydes thuds a left hand into Lincoln 's body.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincoln throws out the jab. #T1#
Blaydes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes attempts a counter takedown but Lincoln avoids it well and moves away.
Lincoln throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln ducks right into an uppercut from Blaydes.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaydes stalling.
Blaydes moves into full mount! Lincoln won't be happy about that! #T2#
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaydes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lincoln is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes lands with some strikes.
Blaydes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lincoln hang on?
Lincoln is looking to get to half guard.
Blaydes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lincoln regains half guard.#T3#
Blaydes is controlling the pace.
Blaydes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lincoln for as long as he can get away with.
Lincoln is trying to maintain the position but Blaydes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blaydes is nestled in close to Lincoln , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lincoln has hold of Blaydes's hands but Blaydes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blaydes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blaydes in particular looking to stall.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blaydes throwing shots but Lincoln is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Blaydes seems content to control.
Blaydes lands strikes from half guard.
Blaydes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blaydes working Lincoln over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lincoln keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lincoln looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .#TD#
Blaydes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaydes lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaydes is in close to Lincoln 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaydes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blaydes stays in close to Lincoln 's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes prevents Lincoln from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes won't allow Lincoln to sweep him here.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Lincoln wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Blaydes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Blaydes is really struggling to control Lincoln but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Lincoln has his foot on Blaydes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaydes works his way back into a safe position though.
Lincoln looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blaydes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lincoln does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaydes stalling away here and it's allowed Lincoln to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lincoln working a defensive guard here.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincoln cracks Blaydes with a good jab.
Blaydes goes for a double leg but Lincoln avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lincoln continues to drive forward.
A short uppercut from Blaydes. #BC#
Blaydes breaks from the clinch.
Lincoln throws a right and a left that Blaydes avoids nicely.
Lincoln misses with a body kick.
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Lincoln throws the kick towards the body but Blaydes avoids it.
Lincoln fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincoln cracks Blaydes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Blaydes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lincoln sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes feinted with a counter takedown.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Lincoln knows he should have avoided that one.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln thuds his right hand into Blaydes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lincoln leaves Blaydes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaydes sizes up Lincoln with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Lincoln sees coming a mile off.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Lincoln throws out a counter right but Blaydes avoids it with no problem.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Blaydes avoids it well.
Lincoln throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincoln .
Blaydes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincoln pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Lincoln moves out of range.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
It seemed like Lincoln was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Lincoln takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lincoln crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blaydes - the referee stops the clock and Lincoln gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blaydes. Lincoln manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Lincoln does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincoln misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaydes.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaydes avoids the head kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes attempts a counter takedown but Lincoln avoids it well and moves away.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lincoln is looking to score with low kicks.
Lincoln throws a nice looking combination but Blaydes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincoln as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Lincoln walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.#T1#
Blaydes thows a body kick. Lincoln tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes throws a hook but Lincoln avoids it easily.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes feinted with a counter takedown.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to work over Lincoln 's front leg with a kick but Lincoln checks it.
Lincoln looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln checks a low kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaydes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincoln scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Lincoln throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaydes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincoln misses with a double jab.
Lincoln gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Blaydes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lincoln 's half guard.
Blaydes is trying to control. Lincoln wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blaydes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blaydes working Lincoln over with strikes.
Blaydes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lincoln with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lincoln keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away.
Nice strikes from Blaydes there.
Lincoln pushes Blaydes off looking to stand but Blaydes dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaydes content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Lincoln is trying to stand.
Blaydes trying to mount his opponent but Lincoln defends it.
Lincoln tries to roll over but Blaydes keeps him under control.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Lincoln 's hands, connecting with Lincoln 's forehead.
Blaydes is taking a breather. Lincoln 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.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes pushes Asteroid away with a front kick.
Asteroid needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Asteroid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaydes manages to circle out of the way.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asteroid in his tracks.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asteroid lands a jab.#T1#
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes works Asteroid's body with a nice hook.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Blaydes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asteroid defends it well.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Blaydes.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Blaydes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaydes off the cage and back into range.
Asteroid throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Blaydes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asteroid to the ground. Blaydes is now in Asteroid's guard.

Asteroid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Asteroid is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Asteroid is looking to escape.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asteroid defending well though.
Blaydes wants to take a breather but Asteroid is having none of it.
Asteroid is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Blaydes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asteroid is trying to stand.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Asteroid is working away. #T3#
Blaydes prevents Asteroid from standing back up.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaydes stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asteroid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Asteroid instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blaydes's brow.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Blaydes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes. #T4#
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaydes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaydes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes avoids the elbow strike from Asteroid, against the cage.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Asteroid is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blaydes tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Blaydes blocks it.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blaydes pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaydes or not.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Asteroid misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Blaydes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Blaydes misses.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaydes manages to circle out of the way.
Blaydes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Asteroid misses the target.
Blaydes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asteroid.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Blaydes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Blaydes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blaydes tries to score with some ground and pound. Asteroid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Asteroid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blaydes is controlling him well.
Asteroid is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Asteroid is pushing Blaydes's head away, looking to escape. Blaydes manages to hold on to the position though.
Blaydes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Asteroid takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asteroid pushes Blaydes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaydes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Asteroid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaydes tries to score with some ground and pound. Asteroid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Asteroid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Asteroid is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Asteroid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blaydes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asteroid is not content to let Blaydes control the position. #T3#
Asteroid is pushing Blaydes's head away, looking to escape. Blaydes manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Nice jab there from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Blaydes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Asteroid as Blaydes shoots in.
Asteroid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaydes defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes with the counter takedown but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Blaydes throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaydes off the cage and back into range.
Asteroid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Blaydes.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes digs a good body shot into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Blaydes circles away.
Blaydes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaydes tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes with a hook.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Blaydes clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Asteroid. No joy for Blaydes on that attempt.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Asteroid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaydes to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaydes. That did some damage!
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asteroid but Asteroid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
A jab from Asteroid finds it's way through Blaydes's defenses. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asteroid throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asteroid scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Blaydes manages to mount him!
Asteroid tries to buck Blaydes off but he can't manage it.
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!
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Blaydes with the ground and pound from mount.
Asteroid trying desperately to get to his feet.
Asteroid is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Asteroid is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Blaydes with good strikes from the mount here!
Asteroid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Blaydes looking to control but Asteroid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Asteroid really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Blaydes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asteroid hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaydes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blaydes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asteroid's face.
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Blaydes breaks from Asteroid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blaydes working the ground and pound effectively.
Blaydes with a couple of short strikes.
Asteroid is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Blaydes trying to control but Asteroid is having none of it.
Asteroid really wants to buck Blaydes off and get back to his feet.
Blaydes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asteroid is trying to stand.
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Asteroid?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Ajuricaba scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaydes should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes stuns Ajuricaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes misses with a hook. Ajuricaba ducked under it nicely.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ajuricaba throws a fast counter high kick but Blaydes manages to duck under it in time.
Ajuricaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ajuricaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ajuricaba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajuricaba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Crunch! Blaydes slams his shin into Ajuricaba's torso.
Blaydes throws a looping overhand right but Ajuricaba ducks down to avoid it.
Ajuricaba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Blaydes misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Blaydes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ajuricaba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaydes gets to mount! Ajuricaba was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Blaydes avoids the attempt from Ajuricaba to control.
Ajuricaba is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Ajuricaba tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ajuricaba is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajuricaba is desperately trying to improve his position but Blaydes has a good base and remains in mount.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes with shots to the head and body - Ajuricaba looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ajuricaba is squirming around nicely.
Ajuricaba wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.#T3#
Blaydes with shots to the head and body - Ajuricaba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blaydes avoids the attempt from Ajuricaba to control.
Ajuricaba is working to get back to half guard.
Blaydes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ajuricaba is working to get back to half guard.
Ajuricaba gets back to half guard.
Blaydes is looking to advance position but Ajuricaba won't allow it.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajuricaba tries to get to full guard but Blaydes has control of the leg. #T4#
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Blaydes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy.
Blaydes tries to pass to full mount but Ajuricaba defends it.
Ajuricaba trying to control here.
Ajuricaba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blaydes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajuricaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaydes scores with a leg kick.
Ajuricaba blocks a jab.
Ajuricaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Blaydes gets the takedown into side control.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Ajuricaba is trying to control Blaydes's posture but Blaydes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba is looking for a sweep.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes postures up.#T1#
Blaydes trying to control the position but Ajuricaba is working away.
Ajuricaba can't do much from the bottom here.
Ajuricaba tries to improve position but can't.
Blaydes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ajuricaba some visible discomfort.
Ajuricaba tries to buck Blaydes off but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes is chipping away with strikes.
Ajuricaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ajuricaba keeps trying to improve his position.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Blaydes working away.
Ajuricaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ajuricaba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blaydes working the body and head with strikes.
Ajuricaba tries to improve position but can't.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Blaydes works to advance to full mount. Ajuricaba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ajuricaba is bucking up trying to escape but Blaydes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes landing punches.
Ajuricaba tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
The referee warns Ajuricaba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaydes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ajuricaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes cracks Ajuricaba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ajuricaba wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.#T4#
Blaydes tries to control but Ajuricaba wriggling away.
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ajuricaba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajuricaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blaydes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ajuricaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blaydes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ajuricaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajuricaba throws out the jab.
Ajuricaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ajuricaba looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Ajuricaba moves out of range. #TD#
Blaydes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ajuricaba's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajuricaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaydes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Ajuricaba trying to control the position.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Blaydes seems content to control.
Blaydes working the head and body with strikes.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Ajuricaba is working from the bottom.
Blaydes slips a nice elbow through Ajuricaba's hands, connecting with Ajuricaba's forehead.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blaydes connects with a nice short shot to Ajuricaba's temple.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ajuricaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaydes not doing much here.
Ajuricaba is trying to maintain the position but Blaydes is very close to passing his half guard.
Ajuricaba is not content to let Blaydes control the position.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Ajuricaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaydes pulls his head out easily.
Ajuricaba is looking to control Blaydes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ajuricaba avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes tries for a takedown but Ajuricaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ajuricaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ajuricaba staying out of range there.
Ajuricaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajuricaba moves away.
Ajuricaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ajuricaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.#T4#
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ajuricaba.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ajuricaba. That's going to slow Blaydes down.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Blaydes misses with the body kick
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
Ajuricaba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ajuricaba leaves Blaydes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaydes misses with a takedown
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajuricaba throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Blaydes counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ajuricaba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ajuricaba trying to control but Blaydes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaydes.
Kofel defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel is looking to clinch.
Kofel cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kofel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes slips a jab from Kofel.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kofel.
Kofel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kofel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaydes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Blaydes cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Blaydes swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Blaydes delivers a nice body kick.
Blaydes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Kofel.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Kofel with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaydes is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Blaydes. #T3#
Blaydes misses with a hook
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Blaydes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blaydes moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kofel blocks the low kick.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Blaydes's belly button to the back.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kofel pinned against the cage. Kofel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Blaydes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blaydes misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands with a right hand.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Blaydes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kofel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blaydes if he has to take too many more of those.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Blaydes takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Kofel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaydes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes looks to land a body kick but Kofel moved away.
Blaydes misses with a straight right.
Blaydes throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown into Kofel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel keeping full guard, as Blaydes tries to pass.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaydes defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kofel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blaydes has passed into side control.
Blaydes working away.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel wants to control but Blaydes postures up.#T3#
Kofel tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes tries to move to mount but Kofel blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes wants to control for a moment but Kofel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blaydes stalling.
Kofel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes stands up over Kofel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kofel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kofel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kofel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes jabs Kofel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Kofel misses the jab.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Blaydes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaydes throws a right and a left that Kofel avoids nicely.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Blaydes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kofel tries to avoid it but Blaydes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kofel to the ground. Kofel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and pushes Blaydes back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kofel has double underhooks.
Kofel blocking some punches.
Kofel jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Blaydes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kofel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kofel tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kofel.
Blaydes pushes Kofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Blaydes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kofel drops back down to his feet.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Blaydes.
A short uppercut from Kofel.
Blaydes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Kofel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes. #T3#
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xylon Kofel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kofel lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands. #TD2#
Kofel pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kofel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kofel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Blaydes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaydes throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Blaydes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Blaydes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dvalishvili. That did some damage!
Blaydes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaydes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaydes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dvalishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dvalishvili thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to slow Dvalishvili down with leg kicks.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili tries to land a front kick but Blaydes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Donk. Blaydes catches Dvalishvili right on the button with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Blaydes scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Blaydes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back to recover.
Blaydes is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dvalishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Dvalishvili went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dvalishvili punishes Blaydes's body with a nice straight punch.
Dvalishvili takes one to the side of the head.
Blaydes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Dvalishvili was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dvalishvili scrambles back to his feet.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaydes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaydes throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dvalishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaydes or perhaps it was just good defense by Dvalishvili, which made it look bad.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaydes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaydes thuds his right hand into Dvalishvili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dvalishvili lunges at Blaydes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaydes's hand.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvalishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
A nice side step and Blaydes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes with a hook.#TD2#
Dvalishvili tries to sprawl but Blaydes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes throwing shots but Dvalishvili is blocking nicely.
Blaydes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Dvalishvili's ribs.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaydes is looking to land body kicks.
Blaydes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dvalishvili's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaydes throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaydes cracks Dvalishvili with a good jab.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dvalishvili's sensitive parts.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Blaydes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dvalishvili.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili. #T2#
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Blaydes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaydes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dvalishvili stops Blaydes from passing to mount.
Blaydes controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Dvalishvili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaydes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes working the ground and pound.
Blaydes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dvalishvili is avoiding damage well.
Blaydes landing a few strikes.
Blaydes controls the position.
Blaydes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dvalishvili down.
Blaydes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dvalishvili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blaydes working away.
Dvalishvili being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Blaydes advances to full mount.
Dvalishvili wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes throwing strikes here but Dvalishvili is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili fails to land the takedown.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Blaydes connects with the punch.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Blaydes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blaydes goes for a double leg but Dvalishvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dvalishvili continues to drive forward.
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Blaydes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Dvalishvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes throws a low kick, looking for Dvalishvili's leg but Dvalishvili calmly moves out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
Blaydes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaydes throws out the jab.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blaydes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes digs a good hook to Dvalishvili's body.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaydes lands a head kick. Dvalishvili smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaydes defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Blaydes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dvalishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks Dvalishvili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaydes.
As Blaydes looks to move away, Dvalishvili throws a big counter combo but Blaydes just gets out of the way.
Dvalishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Dvalishvili misses with a left hand
letting Blaydes counter with a right hand.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Dvalishvili's front leg but catches the back leg as Dvalishvili tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaydes, as that shot connected.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili throws a wild body kick that Blaydes sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili takes one on the button.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dvalishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaydes. Dvalishvili shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaydes slips under a jab.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dvalishvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blaydes jabs Dvalishvili right on the nose. Dvalishvili blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes lands a jab.
Blaydes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Blaydes.
Well Blaydes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Jack connects with the punch.
Blaydes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jack!
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes slips a straight right by Jack.
Blaydes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Blaydes persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jack. That snapped Blaydes's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a big shot that misses.
Blaydes throws an off balance right hand
and Blaydes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blaydes throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Blaydes has a takedown stuffed.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaydes throws a head kick that Jack semi-blocks.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaydes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blaydes connects with a leg kick.
Blaydes scores with a nice head shot.
Blaydes lunges at Jack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jack's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes shoots and misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Jack.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blaydes dips to his left and cracks Jack with an uppercut!
Blaydes lands with a cross.
Jack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blaydes.
Jack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Blaydes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Blaydes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blaydes lands a nice shot that snaps Jack's head back. #T3#
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Jack throws a right and a left that Blaydes avoids nicely.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack throws out a counter right but Blaydes avoids it with no problem.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaydes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jack throws a front kick that sends Blaydes stumbling back into the cage.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Jack walks into a straight right hand from Blaydes.
Jack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Blaydes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Blaydes looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Jack throws a front kick aimed at Blaydes's knee but Blaydes avoids it well.
Blaydes avoids a kick to the body.
Blaydes feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaydes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes blocks the body kick.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaydes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jack might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaydes has got the better of the exchanges.
That kick from Jack tenderised Blaydes's leg. Blaydes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaydes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes backing away here, and Jack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Blaydes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blaydes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blaydes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Blaydes keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blaydes is pulling down on Jack's head to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jack looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.#T3#
Blaydes connects with a leg kick.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack tries a quick counter leg kick but Blaydes is wise to it.
Jack tests Blaydes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack cracks a nice hook into Blaydes's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Blaydes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Blaydes persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaydes lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Jack misses.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaydes with a jab.
Blaydes misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blaydes darts in looking for a takedown but Jack gets double underhooks and turns Blaydes into the cage. #BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaydes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaydes to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
Blaydes connects with a crisp jab.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack blocks the body kick.
Jack throws out a counter right but Blaydes avoids it with no problem.
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaydes.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jack defends it nicely.#T1#
Blaydes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jack throws a head kick but Blaydes moves out of range.
A lazy left from Blaydes finds it's target.
Jack tries a low kick but Blaydes avoids it.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Jack.
Decent striking displayed by Blaydes there.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Jack.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack misses with a hook
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Blaydes dips to his left and cracks Jack with an uppercut!
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Jack.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Mustang Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blaydes fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jack!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Jack.
The crowd cheers as Jack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaydes doesn't seem phased though.
Blaydes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Jack misses with a straight left. #T3##TD#
Blaydes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jack pulls Blaydes in close to prevent any damage.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Jack wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment.
Blaydes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaydes is one step ahead there.
Blaydes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jack has Blaydes pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Blaydes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jack was covering up waiting for the punch and Blaydes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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 Oscar Blaydes.
Well Blaydes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Tomoguchi moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes moves out of range as Tomoguchi strikes.
Tomoguchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaydes misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Tomoguchi misses.
Tomoguchi blocks a jab.
Tomoguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
Tomoguchi 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.
Blaydes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Tomoguchi misses the jab.#TD#
Blaydes scores with a takedown into Tomoguchi's guard.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Tomoguchi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here.
Blaydes preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tomoguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blaydes's guard. #REVB#
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomoguchi's guard. #REVR#
Blaydes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Tomoguchi keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Blaydes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomoguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomoguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Blaydes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blaydes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Blaydes stands and throws Tomoguchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tomoguchi gets back to half guard.
Tomoguchi wants to control but Blaydes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blaydes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomoguchi's head.
Blaydes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tomoguchi misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with a head kick.
Tomoguchi throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaydes misses the target.
Blaydes lands with a nice body kick.
Tomoguchi lands a jab to the head.
Blaydes lands a head kick. Tomoguchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tomoguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tomoguchi closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes throws a jab when Tomoguchi was well out of range.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomoguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Blaydes is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Blaydes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tomoguchi quickly recovers to half guard.
Oscar Blaydes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaydes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tomoguchi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blaydes trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Tomoguchi trying to hold on to Blaydes's head to control him but Blaydes postures up.
Tomoguchi is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blaydes controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomoguchi throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Tomoguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaydes on the side of the head.
Tomoguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomoguchi is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Tomoguchi lands a nice shot that snaps Blaydes's head back.
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Tomoguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Tomoguchi misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Blaydes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomoguchi lands with a nice combination. Blaydes backs away looking to recover.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes takes a swing at Tomoguchi's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Tomoguchi.
Blaydes lunges at Tomoguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomoguchi's hand.
Blaydes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaydes throws a low kick but Tomoguchi moves out of range easily. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes punishes Tomoguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shinji Tomoguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomoguchi staying out of range there.
Tomoguchi wants to counter the offense by Blaydes and move into the clinch position.
Tomoguchi lands a head shot.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Tomoguchi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomoguchi misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.#TD#
Blaydes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tomoguchi's guard.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomoguchi has control of Blaydes's left arm, preventing Blaydes from doing any damage.
Tomoguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Tomoguchi keeps moving.
Blaydes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomoguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaydes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi tries to sprawl out of it but Blaydes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaydes throws a shot to the body.
Tomoguchi is looking to clinch.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Blaydes - just one landing.
Blaydes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomoguchi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomoguchi tries to avoid it but Blaydes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomoguchi to the ground. Tomoguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomoguchi misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
A swing and a miss from Tomoguchi.
It appears Blaydes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Tomoguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi cracks Blaydes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomoguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Tomoguchi lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Blaydes connects with a body shot.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes works the jab nicely.
Tomoguchi thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Tomoguchi tries to sprawl but Blaydes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaydes trying to pass the guard but Tomoguchi defending well.
Blaydes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Blaydes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tomoguchi for as long as he can get away with.
Tomoguchi trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Further stalling from Blaydes.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomoguchi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Tomoguchi connects with a jab.#TD#
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.
Tomoguchi is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Tomoguchi is trying is best to control the position here.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tomoguchi is controlling Blaydes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Blaydes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomoguchi keeps working.
Blaydes stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaydes scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaydes lands a jab to the head.
Tomoguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaydes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomoguchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Blaydes throws a solid leg kick but McGraugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaydes.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Blaydes. Beautiful body shot.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by McGraugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes catches McGraugh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaydes scores with a jab to the head.
Blaydes lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaydes defends it well.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraugh manages to avoid it.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGraugh staying out of range there.
Blaydes dips to his left and cracks McGraugh with an uppercut!
Blaydes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraugh manages to avoid it.
McGraugh avoids the head kick by Blaydes.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Blaydes avoids it easily.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes misses with a straight right.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes throws a head kick but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGraugh blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Blaydes avoids it easily.#T3#
Blaydes tries to score with a low kick but McGraugh moves his leg out of the way.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaydes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy body kick from Blaydes #TD2#
and McGraugh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blaydes has a closed guard, preventing McGraugh from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraugh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet. #T4#
Blaydes pulls McGraugh in close to his closed guard and prevents McGraugh from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGraugh wants to stand but Blaydes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
McGraugh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blaydes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGraugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corey McGraugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaydes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes throws the kick towards the body but McGraugh avoids it.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraugh manages to avoid it.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?#T1#
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes misses with a head kick.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraugh staying out of range there.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes is looking to slow McGraugh down with leg kicks.
Blaydes throws a shot from downtown. McGraugh moves away and avoids it.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Blaydes throws a shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. McGraugh saw that one coming.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaydes punishes McGraugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but McGraugh slips the punch.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.#T3#
Blaydes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaydes looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and McGraugh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blaydes's guard.
Blaydes is pulling down on McGraugh's head to control his posture. #T4#
McGraugh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blaydes is proving hard to escape from.
Blaydes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGraugh wants to stand but Blaydes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaydes wants to hit a sweep here but McGraugh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blaydes there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McGraugh slips a straight right by Blaydes.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
Blaydes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGraugh is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of McGraugh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Blaydes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McGraugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands with a right hand.
McGraugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaydes sizes up McGraugh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGraugh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaydes throws a low kick but McGraugh avoids it.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Blaydes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGraugh checks a leg kick nicely.
McGraugh slips a straight right by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by McGraugh.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGraugh slips under a jab from Blaydes.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Blaydes scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as McGraugh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaydes throws a jab when McGraugh was well out of range.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that McGraugh sees coming a mile off.
Blaydes throws a head kick but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh avoids the body shot from Blaydes. #T4#
McGraugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGraugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaydes - that will leave a mark!
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. McGraugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaydes defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by McGraugh.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaydes defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
Our winner, Oscar Blaydes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Grachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grachev tests Blaydes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Grachev clinches up against the cage.
Grachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grachev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grachev tries a body shot but Blaydes blocks it.
Grachev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaydes.
Grachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grachev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Grachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grachev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Grachev. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Grachev.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grachev backwards.
Grachev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Blaydes.
Grachev is working Blaydes over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grachev.
Grachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to land body kicks.
Grachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grachev tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Grachev clinches up with Blaydes and pushes him back against the cage.
Grachev working aggressively here. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes gets through Grachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Grachev breaks the clinch.
Grachev tries to clinch up.
Grachev looks to land a combination but Blaydes avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Blaydes.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grachev swings widly with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Grachev.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Grachev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grachev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grachev tries to clinch up.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grachev.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Grachev. #CL2#
Grachev rushes Blaydes and presses him up against the cage.
Blaydes swings wildly with an uppercut but Grachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Grachev. #BC#
Blaydes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grachev has managed to clinch. #T4#
Grachev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grachev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grachev trying to control the position but instead, Blaydes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grachev into the cage.
A short left from Blaydes.
Grachev misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Grachev blocks it.
Grachev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Grachev stalling in the clinch but Blaydes improves position.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Grachev taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grachev blocks a jab.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grachev finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Grachev slips a straight right by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes staying out of range there.#CL2#
Grachev takes the fight into the clinch.
Blaydes lands a right hand.
Blaydes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaydes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grachev or not.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Grachev.
Grachev scores with a shot to the side of Blaydes's head.
Grachev can't find room to land a body shot as Blaydes controls the action.
A short right from Grachev on the inside.
Blaydes gets through Grachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Blaydes manages to break the clinch.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grachev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grachev misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepan Grachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses
and Blaydes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaydes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grachev misses with a head kick.
Grachev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grachev misses with a low kick.
Grachev dips to his left and cracks Blaydes with an uppercut!
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Grachev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grachev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Grachev throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Grachev throws a head kick that misses.
Grachev misses with a looping left.
Grachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev tries to clinch up but Blaydes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grachev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Grachev clinches.
Blaydes takes a shot to the head.
Grachev stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Blaydes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Grachev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grachev lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch.
Blaydes moves out of range as Grachev strikes.
Grachev misses with an uppercut.
Grachev misses with a body shot.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grachev throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Grachev.
Grachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grachev. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes is looking to counter punch.
Grachev misses with a low kick.#T4#
Blaydes keeps Grachev at a distance using the push kick.
Grachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grachev missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grachev misses with a left hand
and Blaydes counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaydes defending well as Grachev loads up on a big left hand.
Grachev cracks Blaydes with an open hand slap.
Grachev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes swats away the attempt to clinch by Grachev.
Blaydes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grachev.
Grachev tries to clinch
and Blaydes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grachev misses with a jab to the body
and Blaydes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Grachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Grachev checks it.
Grachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Grachev manages to avoid it.
A big left from Grachev misses.
Grachev throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Grachev connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grachev throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grachev throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grachev throws a sloppy head kick and Blaydes moves out of range easily. #T1#
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Grachev throws a right hand that misses
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Grachev.
A big left from Grachev misses.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
Blaydes thuds his right hand into Grachev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaydes thuds a left hand into Grachev's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grachev checks a leg kick.
Grachev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grachev.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grachev has time to react.#ROC#Grachev is rocked!
Grachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grachev thuds his right hand into Blaydes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaydes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oscar Blaydes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Grachev.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grachev's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Grachev has Blaydes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grachev tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Grachev back against the cage.
Stepan Grachev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grachev misses with some punches. #BC2#
Grachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grachev stuns Blaydes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grachev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grachev lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Grachev clinches.
Stepan Grachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Blaydes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grachev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Grachev lands a right hand.
Blaydes working hard to break the clinch.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grachev's elbow.
Grachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grachev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Blaydes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Grachev misses.
A jab from Grachev does it's job there.
Grachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Blaydes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good work by Grachev as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Grachev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grachev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaydes takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Grachev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Grachev avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Grachev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaydes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grachev can turn it around.
Grachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Blaydes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaydes tries to work over Grachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaydes.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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 Oscar Blaydes.
Well Grachev 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Grachev!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Carlos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carlos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaydes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Carlos moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blaydes enables Carlos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blaydes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Blaydes keeps moving.
Carlos wants to pass the guard but Blaydes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Blaydes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Blaydes keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Carlos pushing down on Blaydes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Carlos is looking for a kimura but Blaydes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlos to get the leverage.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Carlos has control of the leg.
Blaydes is doing well to control the position and prevent Carlos from advancing to side control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlos stalling away here and it's allowed Blaydes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Blaydes keeps moving.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes has Carlos pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Carlos.
Carlos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Carlos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaydes's sensitive parts.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaydes as he jumps to the side.
Carlos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlos.
Carlos lands the left hand.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carlos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaydes defends it nicely.#TD2#
Carlos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blaydes did well to prevent Carlos getting side control.#T4#
Blaydes trying to hold on to Carlos's head to control him but Carlos postures up.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaydes keeps working.
Carlos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carlos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Carlos postures up and lands a big shot to Blaydes's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carlos throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Carlos works the jab nicely.
Blaydes slips under a jab from Carlos.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blaydes.#TD2#
Carlos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blaydes on his heels. He'll look to pass Blaydes's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
Carlos trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes is pulling down on Carlos's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlos, at least for the moment.
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Carlos is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Blaydes blocks nicely.
Blaydes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carlos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blaydes takes one on the button.
Blaydes throws a low kick but Carlos moves out of range easily.
Carlos lands an overhand right.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Carlos connects with a looping right hand.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Carlos.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Carlos avoids the head kick by Blaydes.
Carlos fails with the takedown.
Carlos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlos clobbers Blaydes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlos connects with a body shot.#T3#
Carlos misses with a shot to the body
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carlos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaydes's hands.
Carlos jabs Blaydes right on the nose. Blaydes blinks but takes it well.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
It seemed like Carlos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carlos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaydes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blaydes throws the kick towards the body but Carlos avoids it.
Carlos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Blaydes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos moves out of range as Blaydes strikes.
Carlos slips a jab from Blaydes.
Carlos lands a jab.#T4#
Blaydes takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos works Blaydes's body with a nice hook.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos is looking to slow Blaydes down with leg kicks.
Carlos throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes slips a jab from Carlos.
Carlos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaydes on the side of the head.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Carlos's ribs.
Carlos checks a low kick from Blaydes.
Carlos works over Blaydes's head and body with a nice combination.
Carlos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Carlos's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carlos lands a really nice looking cross but Blaydes seems unphased.
Carlos shoots for a takedown but Blaydes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaydes scores with a push kick.
Carlos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaydes throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Blaydes needs to keep his hands up - Carlos had a free shot at his head there.
Carlos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaydes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carlos can pounce on him.
Carlos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos connects with a right hand. Blaydes shakes it off.#T1#
A jab from Carlos does it's job there.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Blaydes tries a low kick but Carlos avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Carlos.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carlos connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
Blaydes defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Oscar Blaydes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaydes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Carlos throws a right hand that misses
and Blaydes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Carlos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaydes.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Carlos sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Carlos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaydes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carlos cracks a nice hook into Blaydes's ribs.#T3#
Carlos connects with a high kick.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut. Carlos saw that one coming.
Blaydes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carlos counters with a good low kick that Blaydes was not able to check.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Carlos catches Blaydes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carlos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carlos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes lands with a cross.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlos.
Carlos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carlos throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Carlos only half commits.
Blaydes lands a nice shot that snaps Carlos's head back. #ROC#Carlos is rocked!#T4#
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Carlos is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaydes 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!
Carlos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaydes throws the left hand but Carlos avoids the punch easily.
Carlos seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaydes takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Blaydes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes throws an overhand right that lands on Carlos's shoulder, as Carlos tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes throwing a counter right hand but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Blaydes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlos.
Carlos blocks a head kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carlos throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Carlos.
Well Carlos 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Blaydes thuds his shin into the meat of Bravo's side.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Blaydes misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bravo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blaydes! #SUB2#
Bravo has hold of Blaydes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blaydes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bravo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Bravo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blaydes is now in Bravo's guard. A big mistake from Bravo there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaydes is one step ahead there.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bravo has his feet on Blaydes's thighs here. He's pushed Blaydes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blaydes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Blaydes thumps Swanson with a low kick.#CL2#
Swanson clinches up with Blaydes and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Swanson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Blaydes has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Blaydes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands. #BC#
Blaydes manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Blaydes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Swanson 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.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaydes avoids the head kick by Swanson.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaydes misses the target.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaydes lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Blaydes's leg. Blaydes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes wants to clinch.#T2#
Blaydes throws a head kick that misses.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Blaydes checks a leg kick nicely.
As Swanson backs away, Blaydes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes jabs at Swanson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Blaydes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Blaydes doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick.
Blaydes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson tries to work over Blaydes's front leg with a kick but Blaydes checks it.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaydes. That did some damage!#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaydes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Blaydes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Blaydes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaydes misses with a kick to the body
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Blaydes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Blaydes's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaydes tries to avoid it.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Blaydes.#CL#
Blaydes clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaydes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a solid body kick.
Blaydes thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaydes checks the leg kick.
Blaydes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Blaydes scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson slows down the pace here.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blaydes takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaydes is able to avoid easily.
Blaydes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaydes scores with a push kick.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaydes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaydes.
Blaydes jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaydes tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson motions for Blaydes to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blaydes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson wants to slow Blaydes down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Swanson throws a right and a left that Blaydes avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes scores with a nice head shot.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaydes.
Blaydes avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Blaydes tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blaydes lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Blaydes sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Blaydes.
Blaydes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaydes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Blaydes moved out of range.
Blaydes is looking to counter punch.
Blaydes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Blaydes checks it
and Blaydes counters with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
Blaydes pushes Swanson away with a front kick.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaydes. #CL#
Blaydes rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaydes.
Blaydes cracks Swanson with a nice body shot.
Blaydes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blaydess head.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
That kick from Swanson tenderised Blaydes's leg. Blaydes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
As Swanson backs away, Blaydes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Blaydes lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Blaydes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Blaydes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blaydes.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaydes. #CL#
Blaydes forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Swanson tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Swanson. #T4#
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson just leaning against Blaydes, taking a breather.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blaydes.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson is trying to push Blaydes away but Blaydes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Blaydes lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blaydes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blaydes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Blaydes checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Blaydes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blaydes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Swanson scores with a shot to the side of Blaydes's head.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Blaydes blocking some punches. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Blaydes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blaydes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Blaydes moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Blaydes checks a leg kick.
It looks like Blaydes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaydes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Blaydes thows a body kick. Swanson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blaydes thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Good work by Blaydes as he checks the leg kick.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Blaydes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swanson really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Blaydes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaydes with a nice calf kick.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Blaydes's front leg but catches the back leg as Blaydes tries to avoid it. #T2#
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Blaydes.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Blaydes's knee but Blaydes avoids it well.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blaydes checks the leg kick.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Blaydes sees coming a mile off.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaydes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blaydes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Blaydes moved away.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Blaydes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Blaydes darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.#T3#
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Blaydes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Swanson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Blaydes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swanson misses with some punches.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Swanson. #BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Swanson.
Jacques Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Blaydes lands a body shot.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Blaydes drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes lands a right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
A very excited looking Oscar Blaydes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jacques Swanson had this to say: 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Blaydes misses with a body punch #TD#
and Futeran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blaydes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaydes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes is looking for a sweep. Futeran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control but Blaydes is keeping him busy.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran is trying to control. Blaydes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Futeran not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Blaydes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!
Even with his hooks in, Blaydes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blaydes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Futeran is in bad spot here.
Futeran avoids the strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes lands a shot to the head.
Blaydes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Blaydes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blaydes keeps control of the position as Futeran tries to break free.
I would not like to be Futeran right now.
Blaydes is trying to stick to Futeran's back but Futeran is turning into Blaydes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blaydes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Futeran.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Futeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Futeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaydes's head.#T3#
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaydes managing to control the position.
Futeran preventing the sweep.
Futeran chips away with some ground and pound.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaydes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes is controlling Futeran's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futeran postures up. #T4#
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaydes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Blaydes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Blaydes has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
Futeran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Futeran moves into full mount! Blaydes won't be happy about that!
Futeran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Futeran dominating with strikes here.
Futeran with shots to the head and body - Blaydes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Futeran with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Futeran was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Futeran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Futeran is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Futeran scores with a jab. Blaydes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaydes can do to turn this around?
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Blaydes gets a clinch.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Futeran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Blaydes tries a body shot but Futeran blocks it.
I was talking to Futeran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Futeran lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Futeran.
A short right from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran lands an elbow that stopped Blaydes in his tracks for a moment.
Futeran tries to throw a body punch but Blaydes avoids it by throwing Futeran back against the cage.
Futeran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Blaydes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Futeran backwards.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaydes.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Futeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes presses Futeran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaydes scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Futeran.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Futeran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Blaydes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes scores with a jab.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Futeran scrambles back to his feet.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Futeran misses with a jab to the body
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaydes stuns Futeran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Futeran does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Futeran misses its target.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the head.
Blaydes wants to clinch up but Futeran keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
Futeran misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Futeran fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Futeran doesn't seem bothered though.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Futeran blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaydes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futeran. Futeran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futeran with a jab.
Futeran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Futeran throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
Futeran throws a hook but Blaydes avoids it easily.
Blaydes connects with a body shot that sends Futeran's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Futeran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaydes pinned against the cage. Blaydes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaydes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Futeran closes the distance and clinches up with Blaydes, looking for a takedown. Futeran pushes Blaydes against the cage but Blaydes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaydes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Futeran.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
A jab from Blaydes does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Futeran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
Futeran throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Futeran lands with a hook. Blaydes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Futeran in his tracks.
Blaydes misses with an uppercut.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Futeran avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Futeran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blaydes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Futeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes gets through Futeran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Blaydes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes tries a quick counter leg kick but Futeran is wise to it.
Futeran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Blaydes.
Donk. Blaydes catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran misses with a looping right.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.#T1#
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futeran tries to bum rush Blaydes with a series of wild strikes but Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Futeran misses the jab.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Futeran moves away.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Futeran shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaydes tries to sprawl out of it but Futeran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaydes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Futeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Futeran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Futeran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaydes defends well and Futeran ends up having to push Blaydes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Futeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blaydes misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blaydes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futeran fails with a takedown attempt.
Futeran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Futeran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaydes swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Futeran circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaydes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes the leg kick and cracks Futeran in the body.
Futeran takes a swing at Blaydes's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Blaydes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Futeran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaydes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Blaydes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes throws a hook but Futeran avoids it easily.#T3#
Futeran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Futeran has time to react.
Futeran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes is looking to clinch but Futeran is avoiding it.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Futeran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futeran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futeran on the side of the head.
Futeran looks for a takedown but Blaydes sprawls well.
Blaydes throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Blaydes as Futeran shoots in.
Futeran misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Blaydes tests Futeran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Futeran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Blaydes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Blaydes has closed the distance and engaged Futeran in a clinch.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes pushes Futeran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Futeran fails to land.
Blaydes tries to work over Futeran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Futeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes blocks an uppercut.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 112 Barboza vs Panda
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Blaydes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blaydes showed some decent athleticism there.
Blaydes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ball wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
Ball is trying desperately to improve position.
Blaydes content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball is looking to get to half guard.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes prevents Ball from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Blaydes throwing strikes here but Ball is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blaydes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ball keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blaydes with the ground and pound from mount.
Blaydes controlling from mount.
Ball wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blaydes looking to control but Ball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blaydes punching from mount but Ball doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Blaydes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ball can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ball wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes content just to control the position here.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is having none of it.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.#T3#
Ball is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ball tries to lock up and control but Blaydes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ball is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ball is squirming around nicely.
Ball avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blaydes.
Blaydes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ball is squirming around nicely.
Blaydes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.#T4#
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is having none of it.
Ball tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaydes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blaydes controlling from mount.
Ball wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Blaydes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
Ball trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ball seems keen to control Blaydes's posture.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Blaydes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ball works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaydes stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaydes working some strikes from top position.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ball being controlled here, momentarily.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Ball misses.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes throws a big counter head kick but Ball avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Blaydes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaydes lands a couple of digs.
Ball is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blaydes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ball trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ball controlling Blaydes's posture.
Ball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaydes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ball looking to control.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Blaydes drives through with a takedown into Ball's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Blaydes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaydes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Blaydes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blaydes slows the pace down in half guard.
Blaydes thows a huge punch but Ball dodges it nicely.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ball defending well though.
Blaydes trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it.
Blaydes is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes is controlling the pace.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes passes to full mount!
Blaydes controlling the pace for now.
Ball is looking to get to half guard.
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Tobias Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaydes controlling the pace for now.
Blaydes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blaydes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Blaydes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ball regains half guard.
Ball is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blaydes in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ball manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ball pulls Blaydes in close to his closed guard and prevents Blaydes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Blaydes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ball tries to improve position but can't.
Blaydes is trying to ground and pound but Ball uses the momentary lack of control by Blaydes to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaydes is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaydes.
Blaydes stuns Phontana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phontana scores with a jab.
Phontana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phontana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phontana throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Oscar Blaydes has been cut.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phontana throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Phontana misses its intended target.
Blaydes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blaydes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Phontana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Phontana is rocked!
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Phontana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Blaydes feints and as Phontana raises his hands in defense, Blaydes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Phontana working a defensive guard but Blaydes passes into half guard.
Phontana is trying to get back to full guard.
Phontana wants to get back to full guard but Blaydes has passed into side control.
Blaydes wants to control for a moment but Phontana uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Phontana seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaydes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blaydes misses with a head shot. Phontana uses the momentum to regain guard.
Phontana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Blaydes throws a strike but Phontana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blaydes wants to sweep here but Phontana controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes controlling the position.
Blaydes is trying to control the position but Phontana postures up.
Phontana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blaydes keeping moving, preventing Phontana from controlling successfully. #T3#
Blaydes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Blaydes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phontana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phontana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phontana content to stall in guard here.
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phontana looking to sit in guard and control but Blaydes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blaydes won't allow Phontana to sweep him here. #SUB#
Phontana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blaydes passes into side control.
Phontana is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hyperbolic Time Chamber, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes just content to control the position.
Phontana is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Blaydes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blaydes looks to land a right hand but Phontana moved out of range.
Blaydes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phontana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phontana fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaydes in the body.
Phontana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phontana throws a low kick, looking for Blaydes's leg but Blaydes calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Phontana. That snapped Blaydes's head back.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
and Phontana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phontana lands with a good body shot.
Blaydes throws a sloppy head kick and Phontana moves out of range easily. #T1#
Phontana throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phontana.
Phontana throws a sloppy head kick and Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Phontana throws a body kick that misses.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phontana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaydes doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Blaydes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes throws a leg kick but Phontana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes lands with a right hand.
Phontana throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Phontana blocks a jab.
Blaydes lands a head kick. Phontana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phontana.
Phontana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phontana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phony Phontana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaydes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phontana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Phontana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Blaydes misses with a leg kick
and Phontana counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaydes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy body kick from Blaydes
and Phontana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Blaydes is rocked!
Phontana darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Blaydes's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Phontana before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phony Phontana!
A very excited looking Phony Phontana rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Irish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaydes misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Irish tries to keep at a distance but Blaydes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irish blocking some punches.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Irish avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Irish has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Irish blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Irish. #T1#
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaydes walks away with a smile on his face. Irish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Irish.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Irish throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a stiff right hand.
Irish swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaydes.
Irish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Blaydes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes swings widly with a right hand
and Irish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irish staying out of range there.
Irish throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Irish misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaydes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irish misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irish works over Blaydes's head and body with a nice combination.
Irish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaydes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaydes ducks right into an uppercut from Irish. #TD#
Blaydes gets caught flat footed, as Irish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blaydes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irish trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irish's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control but Irish is working from the bottom.
Blaydes looking to pass the guard.
Irish trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer.
Irish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Irish postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaydes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irish, into his guard. #REVB#
Blaydes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Irish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Irish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaydes distracts Irish with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaydes controlling from the top position.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes is pushing down on Irish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Irish is fighting to maintain full guard but Blaydes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irish is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaydes is controlling the pace.
Irish is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Irish avoids the head kick by Blaydes.
An attempted straight right counter from Irish misses the target.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Irish throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.
Blaydes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irish connects with the punch.
Irish misses with a body shot
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Irish's front leg but catches the back leg as Irish tries to avoid it.
Irish tries to move into range but Blaydes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irish punishes Blaydes's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaydes in his tracks.
Billy Irish is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irish fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Irish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Irish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irish misses with a body shot.
Billy Irish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irish ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
A slow jab from Irish misses its intended target.
Irish walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Irish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Irish throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irish cracks Blaydes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irish misses with a body shot.
Irish throws an off balance right hand
and Blaydes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Irish really felt that one!
Irish checks a leg kick.#T2#
Irish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Irish.
Blaydes looks to land a right hand but Irish moved out of range.
Irish scores with a jab. Blaydes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaydes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Irish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaydes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Irish to the canvas! Irish doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blaydes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
An out of breath Oscar Blaydes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Somelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Somelainen defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Somelainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaydes.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Blaydes.
Somelainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Somelainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaydes's head.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blaydes gets back to full guard. #T1#
Blaydes pulls Somelainen in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Ironside Fitness inform us that Blaydes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Somelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Blaydes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
Somelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaydes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somelainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Blaydes has his hands on Somelainen's head, controlling the position.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaydes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Somelainen's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blaydes wants to work for an arm triangle but Somelainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep. Blaydes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Somelainen actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Somelainen is staying active underneath Blaydes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Somelainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Somelainen tries to roll over but Blaydes keeps him under control.
Blaydes tries to pass to full mount but Somelainen defends it. #T3#
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Somelainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaydes.
Somelainen is looking to get back to full guard here but Blaydes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blaydes grinds an elbow into Somelainen's temple.
Somelainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Somelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Somelainen landing with the ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control the position here.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen with a nice head shot there.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Somelainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somelainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Somelainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Somelainen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaydes doesn't seem phased though.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somelainen misses with a two punch combination.
Somelainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Blaydes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blaydes passes into side control.
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Somelainen to see if he's OK.
Blaydes scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Blaydes scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen is looking to reverse the position.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somelainen is working hard here to advance position.
Somelainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Somelainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blaydes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Blaydes works over Somelainen with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen working a defensive guard here.
Somelainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blaydes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Somelainen trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaydes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blaydes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Somelainen's head.#T3#
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Blaydes drops back looking for a leg! Somelainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Somelainen manages to kick Blaydes off! Blaydes jumps back into Somelainen's guard. #SUB#
Somelainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blaydes drops back looking for a leg! Somelainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Somelainen manages to kick Blaydes off! Blaydes jumps back into Somelainen's guard.
Blaydes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Somelainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes takes one on the button.
Blaydes swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen throws a low kick, looking for Blaydes's leg but Blaydes calmly moves out of range.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen is looking for a counter combo.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaydes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Somelainen works Blaydes's body with a nice hook.
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Somelainen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaydes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Somelainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaydes defending well though.
Blaydes is trying to get back to full guard.
Somelainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Somelainen has control of the leg.
Blaydes keeping control of the position.
Blaydes is looking to control Somelainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaydes avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Somelainen connects with a nice short shot to Blaydes's temple.
Blaydes trying to control but Somelainen postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes tries to roll over but Somelainen keeps him under control.
Somelainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Somelainen wants to take a breather but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes gets full guard.
Blaydes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Somelainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blaydes won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
Blaydes is working Somelainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up. #T3#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaydes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blaydes working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen is trying to improve his position.
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Somelainen tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Somelainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Somelainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Somelainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Somelainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Somelainen is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Somelainen sneaks back into half guard.
Blaydes prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Oscar Blaydes!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes scores with a nice body kick.
Garvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garvey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaydes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garvey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes feints and then cracks Garvey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garvey down.
Garvey misses with a hook. Blaydes ducked under it nicely.
Garvey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garvey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garvey misses the jab.
Blaydes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garvey at a distance.
Garvey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garvey throws a low kick but Blaydes moves out of range easily.
Garvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garvey throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Blaydes cracks Garvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garvey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garvey.
A big left from Garvey misses.
Blaydes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaydes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaydes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
Garvey misses with a low kick.
Blaydes dives in for a single leg takedown but Garvey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes connects with a jab.
Blaydes pushes Garvey away with a front kick.
Blaydes is looking to wear down Garvey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Blaydes.
Garvey moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Garvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garvey misses with a low kick. #T2#
Blaydes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Garvey.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Garvey misses with an uppercut. Blaydes saw that one coming.
Garvey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Shed Garvey has been cut.
Garvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaydes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garvey takes one to the side of the head.
Garvey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Garvey misses with a body kick.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Garvey there.
Garvey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Garvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garvey circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Blaydes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garvey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaydes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garvey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaydes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaydes with a jab.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garvey misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaydes as he connects with a hook.
Blaydes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaydes connects with the punch.
Blaydes moves out of range as Garvey throws a body kick.
Blaydes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blaydes blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garvey.
Garvey throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Garvey only half commits.
Garvey looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Garvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes. #T4#
Blaydes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Garvey has closed the distance and engaged Blaydes in a clinch.
Garvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes. #BC2#
Garvey breaks the clinch.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Garvey's body. Garvey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaydes stalks Garvey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garvey's face. Garvey staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut there from Blaydes.
A clash of legs there as Blaydes blocks the low kick.
Blaydes jabs Garvey right on the nose. Garvey blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Garvey is rocked!
Jab from Blaydes.
Garvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaydes finish him?
Garvey looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Blaydes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaydes counters with a big right hand! Oh Garvey is in trouble here! Blaydes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
Oscar Blaydes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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