Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Bridger lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Bridger circles away.
Nice shot by Bridger.#CL#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien wants to clinch but Bridger slips to the side
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bridger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bridger wants it to stay on the feet.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters circling a little - O Brien finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Bridger pushes him off.
O Brien darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Bridger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Brien counters with a right hand to the body.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridger as he avoids it easily.
Donk. O Brien catches Bridger right on the button with a cross.
Bridger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridger flicks out a counter leg kick but O Brien steps away.#CL#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger.
Bridger takes a shot to the head.
O Brien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Brien digs a right hand into Bridger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bridger's gas tank.
Bridger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger swinging wildly here. #T2#
O Brien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bridger.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridger throws a front kick aimed at O Brien's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
Ed Bridger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by O Brien.
Bridger motions for O Brien to come forward. Bridger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Brien.
O Brien lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
O Brien clinches up with Bridger and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridger.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Bridger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Brien circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bridger is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
O Brien pushes Bridger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bridger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridger tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Bridger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bridger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bridger darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
A short left from O Brien.
Bridger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger slips a straight right by O Brien.
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 Miles O Brien 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#
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bridger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridger throws a fast counter high kick but O Brien manages to duck under it in time.
Bridger misses with a hook
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Donk. O Brien catches Bridger right on the button with a cross.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. Bridger sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien wants to clinch.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bridger to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Bridger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Brien tries to clinch up.
Bridger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bridger swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridger misses with a body punch
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
O Brien is looking to clinch but Bridger is avoiding it.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bridger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ed Bridger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bridger blocks a head kick by O Brien.
O Brien throws a head kick but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bridger throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bridger looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
O Brien has managed to clinch. #T3#
Bridger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
O Brien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bridger defends it nicely.
Bridger lands with a good body shot.
Bridger misses with an uppercut
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bridger misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Bridger has O Brien up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger lands with a left to the head.
Ed Bridger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from O Brien.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien.
Bridger misses with some punches.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bridger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
O Brien tries to break free but Bridger pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien jumps guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridger scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Brien misses with the head strike. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
O Brien tries to keep at a distance but Bridger has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bridger moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
O Brien wants to clinch but Bridger slips to the side
and Bridger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bridger scores with a head kick. #CL#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Bridger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
I was talking to O Brien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Brien lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien. #T1#
Bridger throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by O Brien.
Bridger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
Bridger circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger.
Bridger blocking some punches.
Bridger misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bridger 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.#T2#
Bridger tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Bridger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bridger to keep the fight standing.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Bridger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bridger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridger! But no joy.#T3#
Bridger swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bridger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bridger misses with a right hand
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridger misses with a head kick.
O Brien wants to clinch.
Bridger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Bridger misses with a jab to the body
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Bridger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bridger's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Brien under the eye.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bridger looks to land a body kick but O Brien moved away.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Bridger keeps it at a distance.
Bridger throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Bridger.
I think Bridger 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Bridger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Bridger slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Bridger slips the punch.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Bridger tries to clinch up.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Bridger saw that one coming.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridger feints a counter leg kick.
Bridger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bridger connects with a high kick.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Cruz lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bridger missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Bridger counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridger.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Bridger.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Bridger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bridger throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
Bridger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bridger avoids nicely.
Bridger flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Bridger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bridger.#T2#
Bridger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Bridger misses with a leg kick.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Bridger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz 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.
Bridger moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridger throws a big counter head kick but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Bridger flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bridger defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bridger feints a counter leg kick.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bridger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bridger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bridger moves out of range as Cruz strikes.#T3#
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bridger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bridger counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bridger. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cruz cracks Bridger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bridger dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
An inside leg kick lands from Bridger.
Cruz tests Bridger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bridger misses with a body shot.
Bridger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Bridger lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bridger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bridger momentarily.
A head kick from Bridger lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Bridger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bridger under the eye.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Bridger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bridger misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Bridger misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Bridger moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridger.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bridger moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bridger lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bridger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bridger 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.
A head kick misses from Bridger.
Bridger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cruz throws a jab when Bridger was well out of range.
Pablo Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridger can do to turn this around?
Bridger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bridger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bridger misses with a hook.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Bridger counters with a leg kick.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger is looking for the big counter here.
Bridger wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Jab by Cruz.
Bridger slips under a jab from Cruz.
Bridger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Bridger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Bridger.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger throws a fast counter high kick but Cruz manages to duck under it in time.
Bridger throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Bridger manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Bridger misses.
Bridger throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Bridger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bridger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bridger cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Bridger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Bridger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Bridger's body.
Bridger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bridger.
Cruz digs a good hook to Bridger's body.
Cruz digs a good hook to Bridger's body.
Cruz jabs Bridger to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Bridger.
Bridger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Bridger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bridger avoids nicely.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bridger. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Bridger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Bridger slips a straight right by Cruz.
Bridger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bridger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Bridger throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bridger's ribs.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bridger lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridger tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bridger throws out a powerful jab.
Bridger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bridger misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Cruz.
Bridger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridger manages to avoid it.
Bridger looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
A low kick from Bridger misses
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bridger thinking.
Bridger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Bridger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bridger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bridger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Bridger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ed Bridger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruz staying out of range there.
Bridger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cruz blocks the low kick.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bridger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bridger moves out of range.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Bridger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tests Bridger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bridger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bridger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Bridger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bridger looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Cruz lands a nice hook to Bridger's body. Bridger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Cruz takes a swing at Bridger's ribcage but misses.
Bridger tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Bridger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bridger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridger.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Bridger misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bridger's ribs.
Bridger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
letting Bridger counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Bridger is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz cracks Bridger with an open hand slap.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a left to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Bridger counters with a head kick. That will keep Cruz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bridger slips under a jab.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bridger blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Bridger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz jabs Bridger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bridger at a distance.
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
Bridger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz takes a swing at Bridger's ribcage but misses.
Bridger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Bridger moved out of range nicely.
Cruz connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Cruz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pablo Cruz made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bridger counters with an outside leg kick.
Bridger slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Bridger slips a jab from Rivers.
Bridger is looking to counter punch.
Bridger slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridger throws a head kick that half lands.
Bridger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Bridger's shoulder, as Bridger tries to avoid the shot.
Bridger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bridger misses the shot to the body.
Bridger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bridger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Bridger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Bridger backpedaling.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Bridger.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bridger.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bridger misses the target.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Bridger scores with a nice head shot.
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Rivers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bridgers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bridger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bridger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Bridger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bridger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rivers is pawing at Bridger, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bridger's nose. Bridger is badly hurt! Rivers pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bridger tries desperately to hold on but Rivers is relentless in his assault! As Bridger receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Rivers away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers gave a mention to The Natural Order in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Bridger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridger throws a body kick that misses.
Bridger lands a nice looking body kick.
Bridger tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Bridger works over Takeda's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Bridger's corner calls for a 1-2. Bridger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Bridger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bridger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Bridger lands a knee to the body.
Bridger misses with a knee strike.
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!
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeda avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Bridger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but Takeda blocks with his arms. #T1#
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bridger lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Bridger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeda avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Takeda jumps guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Bridger.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bridger.
Takeda looks winded!
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!
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Bridger holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeda drops back down to his feet.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Takeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bridger walks away with a smile on his face. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Takeda dives in and grabs Bridger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridger pushes down on Takeda's head and hops out.
Bridger delivers a nice body kick.
Bridger lands with a nice body punch.
Bridger with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bridger - that will leave a mark!
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Bridger gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
Bridger throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Bridger throws a head kick but Takeda moves out of range.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
Bridger scores with a nice body kick.
Bridger scores with a nice body kick.
Takeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takeda. #T3#
Takeda swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Bridger counters with a crisp one two that drops Takeda! Bridger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takeda to his feet! Takeda is in big trouble!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Bridger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bridger throws a quick counter head kick but Takeda was just out of range.
Bridger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeda swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Takeda with that takedown attempt.
Bridger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda looks to land a combination but Bridger avoids it well.
Bridger slips a jab from Takeda.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bridger.#T4#
Takeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridger tries to avoid it but Takeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridger to the ground. Bridger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Bridger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger scores with a hook to the body.
Bridger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
Bridger scores with a knee to the head.
Bridger is working Takeda over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridger lands a right hand.
Bridger lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
A knee to the head by Bridger. #ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bridger jabs Takeda right on the nose. Takeda blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Bridger swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeda! But no joy.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Bridger's shoulder, as Bridger tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda looks to land a combination but Bridger avoids it well.
Takeda blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Takeda. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Bridger misses its target.
Bridger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bridger can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takeda takes a step back to recover.
Takeda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bridger counters with a head kick.
Takeda throws a right and a left that Bridger avoids nicely.
Takeda is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Bridger instigates a clinch.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Takeda avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Bridger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ed Bridger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Bridger lands a hook that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bridger gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bridger pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
Bridger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bridger.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
Bridger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Bridger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Bridger.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bridger lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Takeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bridger crunches a lovely knee into Takeda's ribcage.
Bridger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bridger.
Bridger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeda's face. #T3#
Takeda working aggressively here.
Bridger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bridger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bridger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bridger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bridger scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Takeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
Takeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bridger.
Bridger scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeda tries to pull guard but Bridger holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeda drops back down to his feet.
Bridger lands a nice knee to the body.
Bridger scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bridger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bridger blocking some punches.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeda is defending well for now.
Bridger throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Bridger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridger blocks an uppercut.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeda avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Takeda working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda is working for takedown but Bridger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bridger gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
Bridger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeda avoids it.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
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#
Bridger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bridger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bridger thuds his right hand into Takeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeda. That did some damage!#CL#
Bridger moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeda.
Bridger crunches a lovely knee into Takeda's ribcage.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Bridger lands a nice uppercut.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Takeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridger smiles and moves away. #T1#
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.
Bridger lands a leg kick that knocks Takeda off balance momentarily.
Takeda misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridger jabs at Takeda's body.
Takeda misses with a body shot
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bridger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Bridger drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridger lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Takeda managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
Bridger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger. #TD2#
Takeda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bridger uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Bridger avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Takeda looking for subs off his back but Bridger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bridger content to control rather than advance.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bridger manages to pass to mount!
Bridger content just to control the position here.
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Bridger controlling the pace for now.
Takeda tries to lock up and control but Bridger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Bridger wants to control the pace but Takeda is squirming around nicely.
Takeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Bridger has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Bridger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridger 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 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Bridger!
A relieved looking Ed Bridger 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: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Bridger.
Bridger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bridger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Manfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manfield fails to land the takedown.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bridger tries to clinch up.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bridger sprawls and moves away.
Manfield throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bridger in his tracks.
Bridger blocks a low kick nicely.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Manfield throws a leg kick which misses Bridger's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridger tries to avoid it.
Manfield tried to score with a low kick but Bridger checks it.
Manfield dives in and grabs Bridger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridger pushes down on Manfield's head and hops out.
Manfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bridger keeps the fight on the outside.
Bridger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bridger takes the fight into the clinch.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manfield.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manfield.
Bridger scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Manfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bridger did well to prevent Manfield getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Manfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Bridger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield trying to control the action but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Bridger defending against the ground and pound.
Manfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Manfield are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Manfield controlling from side mount.
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Bridger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Manfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manfield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bridger's legs.
Bridger has one of Manfield's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield working the ground and pound but Bridger is defending the strikes.
Bridger seems a little lost for a moment, as Manfield dominates the positioning.
Bridger stops Manfield from passing to mount. #SUB#
Manfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bridger, who protects the arm well.
Manfield working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield taking a break here but Bridger is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bridger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield.
Manfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Bridger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manfield walks into a straight right hand from Bridger.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Bridger.
Bridger throws a wild body kick that Manfield sees coming a mile off.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Bridger.
Bridger misses with a hook.
Bridger throws the kick towards the body but Manfield avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield tries a low kick but Bridger avoids it.
Bridger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bridger enables Manfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bridger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridger can do to turn this around?
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield trying to control but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bridger controls Manfield momentarily but Manfield frees himself. #T2#
Bridger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bridger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bridger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Bridger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manfield moves out of range of the body kick from Bridger. #T3#
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Manfield.
Bridger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Manfield slips a straight right by Bridger.
Manfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Bridger sprawls well. He's pushed Manfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ed Bridger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manfield.
Bridger checks a leg kick nicely.
Bridger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Manfield defending well as Bridger loads up on a big left hand.
Bridger lands a high kick! #T4#
Manfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bridger.
The fighters circling - Bridger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Bridger backs away, Manfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Manfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridger tries to land a front kick but Manfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manfield lands a nice shot that snaps Bridger's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield blocks a jab.
Bridger misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bridger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bridger misses with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice body kick.
Bridger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Manfield 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.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfield postures up in Bridger's guard and throws a big left but Bridger blocks it.
Manfield trying to control but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridger 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.
Manfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridger is retaining full guard.
Bridger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield is in close to Bridger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bridger working a defensive guard here.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield looks for a takedown but Bridger sprawls well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bridger takes a step back to recover.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridger.
Manfield moves in looking to clinch but Bridger pushes him off.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Bridger shows good takedown defense.
Bridger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manfield will feel that in the morning.
Bridger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Manfield dives in and scores a takedown into Bridger's guard.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Manfield being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Bridger controlling the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfield with a nice head shot there.
Manfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bridger looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bridger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manfield tries to clinch but Bridger moves away
and Bridger counters with a thumping low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridger avoids the body shot from Manfield.
Ed Bridger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Bridger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bridger swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfield 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Bridger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien moves out of range as Bridger throws a body kick.
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bridger moves away from the strike by O Brien.
A big left from Bridger misses.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bridger takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bridger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bridger.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Bridger's belly button to the back.#T1#
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bridger is predictable there
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by O Brien.
Bridger thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien cracks Bridger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bridger throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bridger darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
O Brien misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bridger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Bridger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bridger wants to clinch.
Bridger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
O Brien checks the leg kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Bridger.
Bridger misses with a head kick.
Bridger slips under a jab from O Brien.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
O Brien tries to clinch but Bridger is having none of it.
Bridger wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
Bridger fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like O Brien was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bridger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Brien misses with the combination. #T4#
Bridger moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridger circles away.
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bridger moves out of range of the strikes.
Bridger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bridger punishes O Brien's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Bridger lands but O Brien takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien throws a jab when Bridger was well out of range.
Bridger ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Bridger misses the body punch
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Bridger misses
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien wants to clinch but Bridger slips to the side
and Bridger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Bridger moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridger! But no joy.
Bridger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Bridger swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bridger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Brien has got the better of the exchanges.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Bridger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bridger cracks O Brien with a good jab.
O Brien staying out of range there.
A left lands for O Brien.
Bridger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bridger moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Bridger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bridger tries to land a leg kick but O Brien saw it coming and moves away.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridger can do to turn this around?
O Brien tries to move into range but Bridger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bridger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Jab, jab by Bridger - just one landing.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridger throws a leg kick which misses O Brien's front leg but catches the back leg as O Brien tries to avoid it.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bridger 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.
Bridger lands a body shot.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Bridger.
O Brien appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Bridger counters with a straight right hand.
Bridger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridger.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien throws the left hand but Bridger avoids the punch easily.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Bridger misses its intended target.
Bridger lands a glancing blow to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Bridger's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Bridger clinches up against the cage.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien is working for takedown but Bridger is calmly controlling the position for now.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Bridger tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Brien connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Bridger.
Bridger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bridger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Bridger moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Bridger throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien scores with a punch to the head.
Bridger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bridger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.#CL2#
Bridger darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Bridger blocks a head kick by O Brien.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Bridger saw that one coming.
O Brien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
O Brien lands an overhand right.
O Brien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Brien!
Bridger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bridger swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bridger scores with a body shot.
O Brien slips under a jab from Bridger.#T2#
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien slips under a jab from Bridger.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bridger circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bridger tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
Bridger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Bridger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bridger's head.#T3#
Bridger throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien lands with a cross.
Bridger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
Bridger thows a leg kick but O Brien checks it
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bridger.
Bridger throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Bridger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bridger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
O Brien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bridger misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Bridger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
Bridger misses with a straight left.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Bridger back into the cage.#TD#
O Brien successfully pulls guard.
Bridger wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bridger is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Brien 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bridger checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Le Delma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bridger!
Le Delma controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Delma working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bridger dodges the ground and pound from Le Delma.
Le Delma trying to control the position but Bridger is working away.
Le Delma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bridger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma in side control, throwing shots but Bridger defends.
Bridger wants to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma is trying to ground and pound but Bridger uses the momentary lack of control by Le Delma to regain half guard. #T1#
Bridger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Le Delma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridger defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Delma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Le Delma.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bridger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Bridger's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy 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.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bridger taking some punishment here, with Le Delma in his half guard.
Le Delma trying to control the action but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Bridger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Bridger dodges it nicely. #T3#
Bridger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Bridger dodges it nicely.
Le Delma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridger defending well though.
Le Delma drops an elbow to the side of Bridger's head.
Nice strikes from Le Delma there.
Nice strikes from Le Delma there.
Le Delma is looking to take a break and control but Bridger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Bridger moves into full guard.
Bridger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Le Delma from controlling successfully.
Le Delma cracks Bridger with a solid left hand.
Le Delma throws a strike but Bridger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridger stops Le Delma from standing up.
Le Delma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bridger dives into side control.
Bridger wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Delma is defended easily by Bridger.
An attempted straight right counter from Bridger misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Le Delma.
Bridger throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
Bridger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bridger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma misses with a kick to the body.
Le Delma misses with a few strikes there.
Le Delma throws a chopping leg kick but Bridger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bridger throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Bridger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bridger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Delma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBridger.#T1#
Bridger throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with an inside leg kick.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Bridger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Delma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le Delma throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Delma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Le Delma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Le Delma chips away with some ground and pound.
Le Delma lands a couple of digs.
Le Delma is looking to work some ground and pound but Bridger has wrist control.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Le Delma from controlling successfully.
Le Delma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Le Delma trying to control but Bridger 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.#T3#
Bridger throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma with a poor takedown
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridger but Bridger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridger as he avoids it easily.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
Bridger misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridger misses with a kick to the body.
Le Delma shoots for a double leg takedown but Bridger sprawls well. He's pushed Le Delma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Le Delma blocks the leg kick.
Bridger misses with a body shot.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the temple. Bridger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bridger tries to sprawl but Le Delma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Delma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Delma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma tries for a takedown but Bridger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bridger misses its target.
Bridger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Bridger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bridger checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bridger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bridger scores with a hook to the body. Le Delma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Delma misses with a hook
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Le Delma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Delma.
Le Delma is trying to control the action in half guard but Bridger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bridger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bridger is controlling Le Delma's posture.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emanuel Le Delma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma throws a strike but Bridger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Bridger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ed Bridger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Bridger passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma is looking to get back to is feet but Bridger passes into side control.
Le Delma is trying to get back to his feet.
Le Delma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Le Delma 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 Bridger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bridger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bridger leaves Le Delma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bridger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Le Delma shoots in for a double leg but Bridger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Bridger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Bridger lands a front kick.
Le Delma is looking to slow Bridger down with leg kicks.
Bridger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Le Delma counters with a big head kick but Bridger shrugs it off.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Delma or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridger, which made it look bad.
Bridger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Le Delma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridger manages to avoid it.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bridger sprawls well. Bridger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Delma gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Delma throws a looping overhand right but Bridger ducks down to avoid it.
Bridger loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Bridger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma blocks the body kick.
Bridger missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Bridger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Delma 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Battleby avoids it.
Battleby tries to work over Bridger's front leg with a kick but Bridger checks it.
Battleby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bridger thows a body kick. Battleby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridger.
Bridger moves in looking to clinch but Battleby pushes him off.
Battleby swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Battleby throws a nice looking combination but Bridger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Battleby throws a leg kick but Bridger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Battleby scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ed Bridger has been cut.#CL#
Bridger instigates a clinch.
Bridger looking to throw knees to the head but Battleby is blocking nicely.
Battleby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Battleby avoids it.
Bridger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battleby's elbow.
Bridger scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battleby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridger misses with a body punch.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bridger.
Battleby throws a sloppy body shot
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Battleby lands a big head kick that sends Bridger tumbling to the mat! Battleby takes a step backwards and waves Bridger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battleby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bridger.
Battleby swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby throws a leg kick which misses Bridger's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridger tries to avoid it.
Bridger misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.#T2#
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Bridger is rocked!
Battleby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridger throws a head kick but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Battleby misses.
Bridger throwing a counter right hand but Battleby manages to avoid it.
Battleby misses with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a stiff right hand.
Battleby throws a right hand that Bridger ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridger also avoids with ease.
Battleby punishes Bridger's body with a nice straight punch.
Bridger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bridger thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bridger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby's corner calls for a 1-2. Battleby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bridger lands with a right to the head.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but Battleby blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Battleby. #BC2#
Battleby breaks the clinch.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.#KD2#
Battleby lands a big head kick that sends Bridger tumbling to the mat! Battleby takes a step backwards and waves Bridger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bridger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bridger's head, knocking him out cold! Battleby is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Ulysses Battleby 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: DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Bridger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yabai throws out the jab.
Yabai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yabai misses with an uppercut
and Bridger counters with an outside leg kick.
Yabai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bridger finds it's way round the side to connect with Yabai's head. #CL#
Bridger moves into the clinch.
Bridger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Yabai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Yabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabai managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Yabai misses with some punches.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Yabai is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridger has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Yabai - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bridger, and another! Yabai is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger retains his featherweight title!
Ed Bridger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Bridger moves away and avoids it.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Bridger.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bridger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Bridger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bridger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bridger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.#T1#
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a body kick that stops Diesel in his tracks momentarily.
Bridger tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Diesel takes one on the button.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bridger under the eye.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridger digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Bridger thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Diesel connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridger counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Diesel does no damage. #T2#
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel jabs Bridger to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bridger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bridger has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bridger.
Diesel avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Diesel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bridger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Diesel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridger has double underhooks.
Bridger cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Bridger pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridger has Diesel pressed against the cage, preventing Diesel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridger throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Bridger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diesel swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bridger in his tracks.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bridger.
Bridger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridger.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bridger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridger counters with a flying knee that drops Diesel! Bridger dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ed Bridger 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: DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Bridger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Bridger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Bridger.
Bridger staying out of range there.
Hanma backing away here, and Bridger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Hanma moves out of range of the body kick from Bridger.
Bridger feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down.
Hanma clobbers Bridger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bridger lands with a nice body kick.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Bridger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bridger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Bridger's ribs.
Bridger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanma misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bridger connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanma takes a swing at Bridger's ribcage but misses.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Bridger counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Hanma finds it's way through Bridger's defenses.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Bridger.
Bridger doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Bridger manages to avoid it.
Bridger tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanma takes a swing at Bridger's ribcage but misses.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bridger on the side of the head.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
A left lands for Hanma.
Bridger tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Bridger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bridger throws a wild body kick that Hanma sees coming a mile off.
Bridger lands a leg kick that knocks Hanma off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Bridger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bridger pushes Hanma away with a front kick.
Bridger jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma tests Bridger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Bridger counters with an outside leg kick.
Bridger wants to clinch.#T3#
Bridger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bridger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Bridger counters with a nice body kick.
Bridger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bridger was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bridger cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bridger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma misses the jab.#T4#
Hanma throws the left hand but Bridger avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma lands with a hook. Bridger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bridger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a shot to the body
and Bridger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
letting Bridger counter with a right hand.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Bridger.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hanma moves out of range as Bridger throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Bridger does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Bridger clinches.
Bridger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanma avoids it.
Bridger misses with some punches.
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 Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bridger loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bridger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridger misses with a kick to the body.
Bridger slips under a jab.
Hanma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Bridger.
Bridger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bridger feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down. #CL2#
Bridger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma tries to pull guard but Bridger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Hanma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridger.
I was talking to Hanma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bridger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Bridger looking to throw knees to the head but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Bridger scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanma avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Bridger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bridger is leaning against Hanma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridger.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
Bridger with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Hanma tries a body shot but Bridger blocks it.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bridger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Hanma tries to work over Bridger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
A hook to the body from Hanma.
Hanma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Bridger can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger. #T3#
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Bridger landing knees to the head.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
Bridger misses with a knee to the head.
Bridger misses with a knee to the head.
Bridger throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Bridger lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Bridger tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ed Bridger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma lands with a right to the head.
Hanma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Bridger's head.
Hanma working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridger.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridger smiles and moves away.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Bridger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bridger throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Hanma misses
and Bridger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hanma jabs at Bridger's body.
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
Bridger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Bridger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Bridger moved out of range nicely.
Bridger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab. #CL#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but Hanma blocks it.
Bridger landing knees to the head.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hanma tries a body shot but Bridger blocks it.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
Bridger blocks an uppercut.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridger prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Bridger misses with a knee strike.
Bridger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridger blocks an uppercut.
Hanma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bridger.
A short right from Bridger on the inside.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Bridger controls the action.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Hanma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bridger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Bridger avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hanma.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Bridger misses with some punches.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hanma fails to pull guard.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Bridger controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bridger's elbow.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Hanma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
Bridger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bridger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bridger prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Bridger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger lands with a light punch inside.
Bridger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
Bridger throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma. #T4#
Bridger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bridger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanma.
Hanma is working Bridger over against the cage.
Hanma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma lands with a right to the head.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Bridger avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bridger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanma.
Bridger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hanma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Baki Hanma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bridger walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Bridger keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma slips a straight right by Bridger.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Bridger saw that one coming.
Bridger throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Bridger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Bridger throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Bridger moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bridger slams his shin into Hanma's torso.
Bridger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridger.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma lands a nice hook to Bridger's body. Bridger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Bridger avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Good exchange - Bridger coming out on top.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bridger moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridger.
As Hanma backs off Bridger throws a huge counter combo but Hanma manages to avoid it all.
Hanma misses the jab.
Bridger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Bridger moved out of range nicely.
Hanma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridger.
Bridger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanma under the eye.
Bridger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Bridger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanma's knee momentarily.
Hanma cracks Bridger with a good jab.
Hanma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bridger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridger throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Bridger connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanma. That snapped Bridger's head back.
Bridger slips under a jab.
Bridger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bridger.
Bridger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bridger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body shot. #T3#
Bridger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Bridger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bridger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bridger.
Bridger slips under a jab.
Bridger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bridger moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Despite the aggression on Bridger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Bridger's head but Bridger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bridger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bridger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Bridger throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Bridger misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bridger staying out of range there.
Hanma avoids the head kick by Bridger.
Bridger moves out of range of the strikes.
Bridger lunges at Hanma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanma's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bridger thuds his right hand into Hanma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Bridger.
Hanma misses the jab.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bridger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Bridger moved out of range nicely.
Bridger slips a straight right by Hanma.#CL#
Hanma clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Bridger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma had his way with Ed Bridger in that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bridger moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bridger moves away.
A big left from Hanma misses.
As Hanma backs off Bridger throws a huge counter combo but Hanma manages to avoid it all.
Hanma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Bridger's ribs.
Bridger misses with a looping left.
Bridger lands with a slapping head kick.
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridger lands a high kick!
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Hanma.
Bridger moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Bridger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hanma misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Hanma misses
and Bridger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bridger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Bridger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bridger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bridger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a left hand
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma checks a low kick from Bridger.
Bridger ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bridger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridger! But no joy.
Hanma throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Hanma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bridger. That one must have hurt.
Bridger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hanma back to the cage. Bridger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ed Bridger 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!
Bridger connects with an inside leg kick.
Bridger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Bridger throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Bridger tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bridger slips under a jab.
Bridger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hanma blocks it well.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
Bridger ducks right into an uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma moves out of range as Bridger strikes.
Bridger slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Bridger counters with an outside leg kick.
Bridger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bridger duly obliges.
Hanma throws a hook but Bridger blocks it.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Bridger moved out of range.
Bridger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Bridger's head but Bridger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger blocks a jab.
Bridger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bridger misses with a leg kick.
Hanma connects with a body shot that sends Bridger's belly button to the back.
Hanma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bridger.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bridger.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridger moves forwards but Hanma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.#T4#
Hanma tries to clinch but Bridger moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Bridger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hanma really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Bridger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma checks the leg kick.
Hanma throws a hook but Bridger avoids it easily.
Bridger misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.#CL#
Hanma pushes Bridger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bridger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Bridger controls the action.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Bridger controls the action.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Bridger.
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.

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 Baki Hanma.
I think Hanma 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger is the new featherweight champion!
Ed Bridger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Bridger misses with a straight left. #CL2#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Brien misses with some punches.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien misses with a knee strike.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridger working O Brien over with knees to the body.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridger blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridger tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
Bridger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. O Brien won't want to take too many of those.
O Brien looks winded!#T1#
Bridger blocks an uppercut.
Bridger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Brien.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger digs a right hand underneath O Brien's ribcage. O Brien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Bridger has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Bridger back into the cage.
O Brien takes a knee to the side of the body.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien tries to throw a body punch but Bridger avoids it by throwing O Brien back against the cage.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Brien in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Brien is trying to drag Bridger to the mat but Bridger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles O Brien.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bridger.
A short right from Bridger on the inside.
Bridger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bridger.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Bridger manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
Bridger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
O Brien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bridger lands with a left to the head.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Brien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bridger. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bridger. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bridger pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridger lands a knee to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Brien in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bridger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridger digs a right hand into O Brien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Brien's gas tank.
Bridger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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!
Bridger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
Bridger lands a body punch.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger pushes O Brien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Bridger lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
Bridger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Brien.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bridger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridger throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridger throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Bridger is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it. #T1#
O Brien slips under a jab from Bridger.
Bridger throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Bridger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bridger tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien.
Bridger blocking some punches. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien wants to clinch.#T2#
Bridger throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Bridger looks to throw a body kick
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Bridger avoids it with no problem.
Bridger thows a leg kick but O Brien checks it
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Bridger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bridger throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
O Brien drives through and clinches with Bridger against the cage.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Brien blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridger blocking some punches. #T4#
Bridger misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Bridger scores with a head kick. O Brien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bridger. That one must have hurt.
Bridger throws a solid leg kick but O Brien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bridger.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
O Brien wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Brien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Bridger is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bridger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridger moves to clinch but O Brien breaks away
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Ed Bridger is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bridger.#CL#
Bridger has managed to clinch.
Bridger blocking some punches.
Bridger blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger throws a leg kick
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Bridger scores with a nice strike.
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
And O Brien tries to counter it with a takedown but Bridger pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Bridger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ed Bridger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien moves out of range as Bridger throws a body kick.
Bridger throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
O Brien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bridger defends it well.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bridger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bridger misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bridger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Bridger misses with a right hand
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
O Brien has managed to clinch.
O Brien tries a knee to the head but Bridger blocks it.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Bridger holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bridger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridger.
Bridger misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
O Brien blocks an uppercut.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger lands a body shot.
Bridger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Bridger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bridger scores with a knee to the head.
O Brien throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien misses with some punches. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #T4#
A jab from Bridger misses.
Bridger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Bridger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.#CL#
Bridger rushes O Brien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
Bridger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridger throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.

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

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1#
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bridger stuns Crawford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawford tries to clinch up
and Bridger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crawford looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bridger has knocked Crawford down with a huge combo! Bridger steps away and waves a wobbly Crawford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford misses with a takedown
and Bridger counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Lights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lights misses with a takedown attempt - Bridger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lights takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lights has his takedown stuffed
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lights doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridger counters with a leg kick.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Night Lights.
Lights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bridger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lights scrambles back to his feet.
Bridger lands with a nice body kick.
Bridger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bridger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lights looks winded!
Bridger scores with a head kick. Lights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bridger connects with an inside leg kick.
Lights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bridger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Bridger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bridger scores with a jab.
Bridger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bridger catches Lights with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lights has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bridger.
Lights sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bridger - that will leave a mark!
Bridger throws a leg kick which misses Lights's front leg but catches the back leg as Lights tries to avoid it.
Bridger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bridger.
Lights on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Lights is rocked!
Bridger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lights is still on wobbly legs! Can Bridger finish him?
Lights gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bridger gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Distinct Label logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Night Lights stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, you will never be one of the great in your craft if you didn't experience losing.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2022

#R1#
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Armstrong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bangin with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangin, as that shot connected.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Armstrong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Armstrong moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bangin scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin lands with a good body shot.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangin takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Armstrong's head back. #T1#
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bangin defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Bizzy Bangin has been cut.
Bangin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Bangin takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bangin slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Bangin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bangin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangin throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.#T3#
Bangin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Bangin throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Bangin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Armstrong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Armstrong.#ROC2#Bangin is rocked!
Bangin misses with a body shot
and Armstrong counters with a huge right that knocks Bangin out cold! Armstrong is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bangin. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Bangin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bangin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangin circles away.
David Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bizzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shaw.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangin tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bangin with a nice cross.#ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Bangin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Shaw head around and knocks him out cold! Bangin hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bizzy Bangin!
Bizzy Bangin gave a mention to Distinct Label in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot 3 is just out of range.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Sparbot 3 misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Sparbot 3 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Sparbot 3 lands a right hook to the body.
Bangin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sparbot 3 to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot 3 scores with a jab to the head.
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot 3 manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sparbot 3 - just one landing.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Sparbot 3 lands.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Sparbot 3.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Sparbot 3 throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws the left hand but Sparbot 3 avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot 3. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sparbot 3 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bangin tries to avoid it but Sparbot 3 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bangin to the ground. Bangin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparbot 3 connects with a jab.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Sparbot 3 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparbot 3 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparbot 3 manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparbot 3 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sparbot 3 misses with a low kick.
Sparbot 3 throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparbot 3 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin blocks a leg kick.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot 3 slips the punch.
Bangin cracks Sparbot 3 with an open hand slap.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparbot 3.#T2#
Sparbot 3 misses with a lunging right hand
and Bangin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Sparbot 3 moved out of range nicely.
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bangin thinking.
Sparbot 3 slips under a jab from Bangin.
It looked like Sparbot 3 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Sparbot 3 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Retired Sparbot 3. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparbot 3 missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Bangin.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Sparbot 3 controls the action.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot 3 controls his hands.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
Sparbot 3 misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bangin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot 3 controls his hands.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bangin.
Sparbot 3 misses with the head strike.
Bangin tries to work over Sparbot 3's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot 3 controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 cracks Bangin with a nice body shot.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparbot 3 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangin blocks a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
Sparbot 3 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bangin.
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Sparbot 3 controls the action.
Bangin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparbot 3 backwards.
Bangin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bangin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 prevents a body shot from Bangin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin working aggressively here.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangin.
A right handed body shot lands from Sparbot 3.
Bangin tries to throw a body punch but Sparbot 3 avoids it by throwing Bangin back against the cage.
Sparbot 3 blocking some punches.
Sparbot 3 tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Sparbot 3 back against the cage.
Bangin digs a right hand underneath Sparbot 3's ribcage. Sparbot 3 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bangin lands an uppercut.
Sparbot 3 struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Sparbot 3 has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin.
Sparbot 3 gets through Bangin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bizzy Bangin 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#
Sparbot 3 takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot 3 throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin misses with a body shot
and Sparbot 3 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangin.
A slow jab from Sparbot 3 misses its intended target.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparbot 3 takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Sparbot 3 misses with a wild body shot.
Sparbot 3 lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
Retired Sparbot 3 is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin 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!
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.#T1#
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot 3 slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bangin 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.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot 3 slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparbot 3 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot 3 lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Sparbot 3 has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sparbot 3 throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot 3 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bangin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bangin pushes Sparbot 3 off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot 3.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.#T2#
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a hook. Sparbot 3 ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot 3 misses with a body shot.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Sparbot 3 avoids it with no problem.
Sparbot 3 is looking to chop away at Bangin's legs.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparbot 3 shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangin as he jumps to the side.
Sparbot 3 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 misses with an uppercut.
Bangin misses the body punch
letting Sparbot 3 counter with a right hand.
Bangin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sparbot 3.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot 3 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 works Bangin's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Sparbot 3 misses with a body shot.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Sparbot 3 saw that one coming.
Sparbot 3 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
A big left from Bangin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sparbot 3 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparbot 3 misses with a wild body shot.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparbot 3 misses the shot to the body.
Bangin punishes Sparbot 3's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparbot 3 slips a straight right by Bangin.
Sparbot 3 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparbot 3 jabs Bangin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Bangin walks into a stiff left hand from Sparbot 3.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sparbot 3.
Bangin works Sparbot 3's body with a nice hook.
Sparbot 3 walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a left hand
and Sparbot 3 makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparbot 3 swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot 3's shoulder, as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid the shot.
Sparbot 3 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparbot 3 goes for a double leg but Bangin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Retired Sparbot 3. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bangin on the inside.
Bangin tries to work over Sparbot 3's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin prevents a body shot from Sparbot 3.
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Retired Sparbot 3 will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Sparbot 3 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparbot 3 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Sparbot 3 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparbot 3 misses the jab.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Sparbot 3's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sparbot 3 scrambles back to his feet.
Sparbot 3 looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Sparbot 3 walks into a left hand.
Bangin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Sparbot 3 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bangin but Bangin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot 3 ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin throws a jab when Sparbot 3 was well out of range.
Sparbot 3 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sparbot 3 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin misses with a jab to the body
and Bangin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparbot 3 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot 3.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparbot 3 under the eye.
Sparbot 3 staying out of range there.
A jab from Sparbot 3 misses.
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Sparbot 3's shoulder, as Sparbot 3 tries to avoid the shot.
Sparbot 3 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot 3 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparbot 3 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Sparbot 3 moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.#T2#
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparbot 3 was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
A little feinted left hand from Sparbot 3 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Bangin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparbot 3 doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparbot 3 walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Sparbot 3 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparbot 3 misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin lands a nice hook to Sparbot 3's body. Sparbot 3 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Sparbot 3 moves away and avoids it.
Sparbot 3 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparbot 3 misses the target.
Bangin sizes up Sparbot 3 with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Bangin throws a hook but Sparbot 3 avoids it easily.
Bangin misses the body punch
letting Sparbot 3 counter with a right hand.
Sparbot 3 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Sparbot 3 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparbot 3 thuds a left hand into Bangin's body.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Nice defenses there by Sparbot 3.#TD#
Sparbot 3 shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparbot 3 showed some decent athleticism there.
Bangin wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sparbot 3 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Bangin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot 3.
Sparbot 3 throwing shots but Bangin is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot 3 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparbot 3 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparbot 3 looks to land a strike but Bangin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sparbot 3 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bizzy Bangin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bangin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bizzy Bangin!
Bizzy Bangin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Distinct Label, into his post fight interview.

Event: GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Astonomanov with that takedown attempt.
Astonomanov missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Bridger. That snapped Astonomanov's head back.
Astonomanov closes the distance but Bridger moves to the side
and Bridger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Bridger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bridger.
Bridger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ezra Bridger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astonomanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bridger throws a monster overhand right that drops Astonomanov! Bridger follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Bridger!
Ezra Bridger gave a mention to Distinct Label in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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