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Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Outback's waist but Outback gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
Outback throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback.
Outback throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a hook.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range and Outback settles back down.
As Outback tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Outback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Nakagawa counters by clinching up.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback cracks Nakagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is thwarting Outback's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa cracks Outback with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Outback is looking to improve his position but Nakagawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Outback in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa tries to control but Outback wriggling away.
Outback tries to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has taken his back!
Outback avoids the strikes from Nakagawa. #T4#
Outback manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakagawa's guard. Nice work there by Outback.
Outback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Outback in close. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outback controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Outback breaks away and moves out of range.
Outback jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Outback misses the jab.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nakagawa drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage. #T1#
Outback prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakagawa has double underhooks.
Nakagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Outback. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Outback - the referee stops the clock and Nakagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Outback. Nakagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakagawa throws a shot to the body.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Nakagawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Outback.
Outback misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Outback didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Outback felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nakagawa controlling the action here.
Outback trying to get back to full guard but Nakagawa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The referee warns Outback that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Outback tries to improve his position but Nakagawa has taken his back! Nakagawa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Outback tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nakagawa pushes Outback away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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: C282: Marley vs Haggar     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Lang swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lang!
Lang blocks a leg kick.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Lang misses with a left hand
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang blocks a jab.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a right hand
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Outback gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Outback prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Outback blocks a body shot from Lang.
A right handed body shot lands from Outback.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Outback backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Outback.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Outback or not.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Outback scores with a jab.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Outback is looking to counter with head kicks.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Lang misses with a body kick.
Outback lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Outback tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Lang moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Lang slips a jab from Outback.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback lands a body shot.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range. #CL2#
Lang moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.#T4#
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Outback seems unphased.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Lang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Outback finds it's target.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback throws a low kick but Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Outback's hands.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang misses with the body kick
and Outback counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Lang throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Outback lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a head kick. That will keep Lang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Lang down.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Outback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outback.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Outback throws a push kick but Lang slaps the foot to one side.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Outback.
Outback punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback sizes up Lang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback lands a body shot. #T3#
Lang throws a body kick that misses
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Lang 's knee.
Outback jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a body kick that stops Outback in his tracks momentarily.
Outback slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Outback's head back.
Outback checks a low kick from Lang.
Outback moves out of range of the body kick.
Outback cracks Lang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang misses the jab.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lang clinches. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Outback walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lang.
Outback misses the body punch #CL2#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
Outback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lang. Lang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang flicks out a counter leg kick but Outback steps away.
Outback misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang slips under a jab from Outback.
Lang slips a jab from Outback.
And Lang responds with a good body kick, but Outback manages to step out the way in time.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Lang's front leg but catches the back leg as Lang tries to avoid it.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outback checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang lands a jab to the nose.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Outback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
Outback throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Outback takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang wants to clinch
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Outback throws out a powerful jab.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.#T3#
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lang lands a jab.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang flicks out a counter leg kick but Outback steps away.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
Outback lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lang throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback misses the body punch
and Lang counters with a low kick, right behind Outback 's knee.
Lang throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang tries to move into range but Outback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Outback's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Outback tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang wants to slow Outback down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outback, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen     
Date:   Feb 16, 2024
#R1#
Outback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Outback is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnson scores with a jab. Outback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outback scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Outback! #CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Outback circles away quickly and effectively.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Outback throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Outback lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson slips a jab from Outback.
Outback throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Outback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Outback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Outback. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Outback defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Outback pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback misses with a head kick.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Outback.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Outback's defenses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson motions for Outback to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Outback counters with a head kick that drops Johnson to the mat! Johnson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Outback swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
After the fight, Macca Outback was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Kiryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Outback throws the left hand but Kiryu avoids the punch easily.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiryu. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Kiryu swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Kiryu scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kiryu blocks the low kick.
Kiryu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu throws a lazy body kick
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Outback as he connects with a hook.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback throws a jab when Kiryu was well out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Kiryu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Kiryu thows a leg kick but Outback checks it
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback misses the jab.
Kiryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiryu moves away from the strike by Outback.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
We've been informed that Outback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Outback throws a sloppy head kick and Kiryu moves out of range easily.
Outback slips under a jab from Kiryu.#T2#
A jab from Outback misses.
Kiryu throwing a counter right hand but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Outback throws a shot to the body.
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiryu. That did some damage!
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Kiryu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kiryu.
Kiryu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
Kiryu throws a wild body kick that Outback sees coming a mile off.
Outback connects with a right hand. Kiryu shakes it off.#T3#
Outback throws a hook but Kiryu avoids it easily.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
As Outback tries to get set, Kiryu tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
As Outback tries to get set, Kiryu tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Kiryu moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiryu misses the target.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Kiryu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiryu scores with a jab to the head.
Outback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Outback tries to keep at a distance but Kiryu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Outback plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
A big left from Outback misses.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Kiryu moved out of range.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Kiryu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiryu.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Kiryu counters with a good low kick that Outback was not able to check.
Kiryu scoring well with a low kick there.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Outback is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiryu with a body shot.
Kiryu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Kiryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Outback. Outback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Outback throws a low kick but Kiryu avoids it.
Kiryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Kiryu moves away from the strike by Outback.
Kiryu scores with a sloppy right hand. Outback should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback misses with a hook. Kiryu ducked under it nicely.
Kiryu slips a straight right by Outback.#T1#
Kiryu misses with a wild body shot.
Kiryu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outback's head.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiryu is looking to land body kicks.
Outback throws out a counter right but Kiryu avoids it with no problem.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kiryu throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiryu avoids a kick to the body.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiryu throws a low kick but Outback moves out of range easily.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiryu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Kiryu is out of range.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Kiryu.
Kiryu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Outback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Outback misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Outback misses.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Outback throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Outback checks it well.
Kiryu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Kiryu misses its intended target.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Outback looks to throw the jab but Kiryu is out of range.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
Kiryu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Outback is out of range and Kiryu settles back down.
Outback connects with a body shot that sends Kiryu's belly button to the back.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Kiryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiryu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback blocks a low kick nicely.
Outback is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiryu with a body shot.
Kiryu throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback misses with a hook #CL#
and Kiryu moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Kiryu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Outback has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Kiryu moves away and avoids it.
Kiryu throws a head kick but Outback moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback lands with a straight right. Kiryu didn't see that one coming.
Outback explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Outback misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Outback throws a body punch but Kiryu moves out of range.
Outback cracks Kiryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Kiryu saw it coming and moves away.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiryu blocks a jab.#T2#
Kiryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Outback scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Outback.
A left lands for Outback.
Outback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Outback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Kiryu saw that one coming.
Kiryu tries to bum rush Outback with a series of wild strikes but Outback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiryu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Kiryu misses with a body shot.
Kiryu misses with the body kick
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Outback with a nice cross.
Outback moves out of range as Kiryu strikes.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Kiryu's shoulder, as Kiryu tries to avoid the shot.
Kiryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiryu is looking to counter punch.
Kiryu misses with a shot to the body
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiryu.#T4#
Kiryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback jabs at Kiryu's body.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
As Kiryu backs off Outback throws a huge counter combo but Kiryu manages to avoid it all.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu staying out of range there.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiryu connects with a single shot there.
Kiryu tries to clinch up but Outback circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazuma Kiryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback throws a head kick that misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

A less than humble Macca Outback misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2     
Date:   Dec 29, 2023
#R1#
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a right hand.
We've been informed that Outback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Outback blocks a low kick nicely.
Outback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahogany keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Outback throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahogany. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Mahogany takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Outback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Mahogany lands a nice looking body kick.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Outback.
Mahogany throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Mahogany jabs Outback right on the nose. Outback blinks but takes it well.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Outback moves away from the strike by Mahogany.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Outback throws a low kick, looking for Mahogany's leg but Mahogany calmly moves out of range.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback misses with a low kick. #T2#
Mahogany slips a straight right by Outback.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback throws a leg kick but Mahogany sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Outback misses.
Mahogany wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Mahogany fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahogany backing away here, and Outback unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany with a hook.#T3#
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback misses the jab.
Mahogany misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Mahogany was not able to check.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany connects with a jab.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Outback tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahogany pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Outback is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahogany with a body shot.
Mahogany blocks a jab.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany lands an overhand right.#T4#
Mahogany lands a head kick. Outback smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Mahogany swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mahogany.
Outback swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Mahogany counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahogany.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Outback.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Outback lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
Outback takes a shot to the head.
Mahogany scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mahogany clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Outback tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahogany won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Outback.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Mahogany lands a right hand.
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mahogany.
Outback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Outback.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany throws an off balance right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback throws a low kick but Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany scores with a body shot.
Outback tries to score with a low kick but Mahogany moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Outback misses with a low kick as Mahogany jumps back.
Mahogany staying out of range there.
Outback throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Outback misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahogany blocks a jab.
Mahogany throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.
Mahogany stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Mahogany scores with a kick to the body.
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Outback. That snapped Mahogany's head back.
Outback misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Mahogany. #T4#
A big left from Outback misses.
Mahogany slips a jab from Outback.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Outback.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahogany misses the target.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Mahogany lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Outback swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahogany counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outback throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side.
Mahogany moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Mahogany tries to clinch up but Outback circles away and keeps his distance.
Outback throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Mahogany misses with a body shot
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Outback lands a left hand.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahogany creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Outback.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback blocking some punches.
Mahogany lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rich Mahogany has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahogany.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Outback can't break the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Mahogany scores with a shoulder strike.
Outback is trying to break free.#T2#
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Outback lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany tries to land knees in the clinch but Outback avoids the damage to the body.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback lands a body punch.
Outback wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with an outside leg kick.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outback under the eye.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahogany jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mahogany motions for Outback to come forward. Mahogany throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Outback.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahogany doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Outback cracks Mahogany with a good jab.
Outback avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Mahogany clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Outback tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany wants to clinch.
Outback tries a low kick but Mahogany avoids it.
Mahogany is looking to counter punch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rich Mahogany!

A relieved looking Rich Mahogany thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Outback throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Philippe throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Outback throws the left hand but Philippe avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Philippe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Outback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Philippe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outback.
Philippe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Philippe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Philippe.
Philippe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Philippe misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Outback is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Philippe works the jab nicely.
Outback throws a low kick but Philippe avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Philippe blocks the leg kick.
Philippe moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Philippe moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philippe misses with a right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philippe.
Outback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Philippe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Philippe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Outback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Philippe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Philippe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philippe. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback throws a quick inside leg kick.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Philippe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Philippe off balance momentarily.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Philippe.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
A jab from Philippe misses.
Outback misses with a hook
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philippe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Philippe throws a sloppy head kick
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Outback slips under a jab from Philippe.
Outback feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Philippes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Philippe stalks Outback and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Outback's face. Outback staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Philippe ducks down to avoid it.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Philippe is out of range.
Philippe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Outback throws a quick inside leg kick.
Philippe misses with a looping left.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Philippe manages to avoid it.
Philippe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Philippe lands the left hand.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Philippe misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Philippe thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Outback misses with a body punch
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Philippe as he checks the leg kick.
Philippe throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback scores with a head kick.
Philippe throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Philippe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Philippe! But no joy.
A big left from Philippe misses.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Philippe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philippe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Philippe.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Outback misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Outback as he connects with a hook.
Philippe throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Outback counters with a crisp right hand that drops Philippe! Outback lets Philippe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback motions for Philippe to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Philippe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Philippe misses the jab.
Outback slips a straight right by Philippe.
Philippe misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Peguero Jean Philippe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Philippe's front leg but catches the back leg as Philippe tries to avoid it.
Philippe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback cracks Philippe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Philippe throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Philippe is rocked!#CUT#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Philippe ducks down to avoid it.
Outback misses with a body kick. #T3#
Philippe misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philippe throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Philippe avoided it.
Outback throws a predictable looking body shot
and Philippe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philippe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Outback.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023
#R1#
Outback tries to land a front kick but Kersikov I I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov I I has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov I I loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov I I throws out the jab.
Kersikov I I lands with a straight right. Outback didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Outback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I motions for Outback to come forward. Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot
letting Outback counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Nice jab there from Outback.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Outback.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov I I manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov I I on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov I I throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Outback counters with a crisp one two that drops Kersikov I I! Outback thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kersikov I I to his feet! Kersikov I I is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Kersikov I I's head but Kersikov I I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.#KD2#
Outback cracks Kersikov I I with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Outback has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kersikov I I to stand back up!
Outback lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kersikov I I falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macca Outback!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Blikstein scores with a kick to the body.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Outback moves out of range easily.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outback.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Outback moves out of range.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback misses with a few strikes there.
Outback avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein lands with a kick to the temple. Outback shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Blikstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Outback manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blikstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback. #CL2#
Blikstein gets a clinch.
Outback blocks a body shot from Blikstein.
Nice body punch from Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blikstein misses with some punches.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Blikstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blikstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Outback.
Outback with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Blikstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Outback on his heels. He'll look to pass Outback's guard now, I'm sure.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Outback wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Outback is adopting a defensive guard.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein throws a strike but Outback rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blikstein wants to stand but Outback is controlling the position.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Outback is fighting to break Blikstein's control of his arms but Blikstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Outback wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Outback engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blikstein is pulling down on Outback's head. It's preventing any offense from Outback, at least for the moment.
Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Outback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Blikstein 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#
Blikstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
Outback blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Outback lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Blikstein misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Outback avoids the head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
Blikstein throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback connects with a body shot.#T1#
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Outback.
Blikstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Outback is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blikstein.
Blikstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blikstein.#TD2#
Blikstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Outback!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback defending against the ground and pound.
Blikstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Outback sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Outback manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blikstein misses with a head shot. Outback uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Outback blocks nicely.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein trying to control but Outback is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blikstein with a nice head shot there.
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Outback on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Outback tries to get out of the position.
Outback controlling the position.
Outback utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Jab from Blikstein.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein swinging wildly here.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outback wants it to stay on the feet.
Macca Outback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Outback sprawls well. Outback wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blikstein gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Blikstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick and Outback moves out of range easily.
Blikstein fails with the takedown
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blikstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Blikstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking.
Blikstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Outback scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Outback connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Outback lands a nice shot that snaps Blikstein's head back.
Whack! Outback lands a heavy head kick that drops Blikstein. The ref tackles Outback to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blikstein was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Macca Outback!
A very excited looking Macca Outback rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023
#R1#
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Mein Armbach scores with a four punch combination!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Outback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Outback.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein Armbach works the jab nicely.#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mein Armbach lands an overhand right.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Outback.
Outback dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice jab there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Outback scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mein Armbach's sensitive parts.
Mein Armbach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Outback backing up. Outback nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Outback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Outback throws a low kick, looking for Mein Armbach's leg but Mein Armbach calmly moves out of range.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Mein Armbach pushes Outback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mein Armbach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Outback misses.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
A nice combination there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Outback misses with a straight left.
A big left from Mein Armbach misses. #T4#
Mein Armbach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Outback.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Mein Armbach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Outback doesn't seem phased though.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Outback.
Mein Armbach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Outback sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch #KD#
and Outback counters with a nice right hand that sends Mein Armbach toppling to the canvas! Mein Armbach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Outback finish him?!#ROC#Mein Armbach is rocked!
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Outback half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mein Armbach might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Outback feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Outback clobbers Mein Armbach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mein Armbach throws a right and a left that Outback avoids nicely.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Outback 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.
Outback misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback scores with a nice body kick.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Outback with a jab.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Mein Armbach.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
As Mein Armbach backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mein Armbach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Outback needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
That's time! Outback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach lands with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Outback's body.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Mein Armbach's shoulder, as Mein Armbach tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Mein Armbach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mein Armbach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Outback does it's job there.#T3#
Outback connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mein Armbach has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target. #T4#
Outback is looking to land body kicks.
Outback lands the left hand.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Outback avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook #KD#
and Outback counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mein Armbach! Outback lets Mein Armbach back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mein Armbach is still on wobbly legs! Can Outback finish him?
Mein Armbach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Outback 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

After the fight, Macca Outback was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Outback thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexander.
Outback moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Outback misses.
Alexander lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Alexander has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Outback misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Outback checks it well.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Outback lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Good work by Outback as he checks the leg kick.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Alexander does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
As Alexander backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Outback has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Outback checks a leg kick.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Good work by Outback as he checks the leg kick.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Outback defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander feints and then cracks Outback's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Outback down.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Outback's front leg but catches the back leg as Outback tries to avoid it.
Outback slips a straight right by Alexander.#T4#
Outback slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Alexander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Outback doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexander with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback misses the jab.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Outback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Alexander cracks Outback with an open hand slap.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Outback misses with a hook.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Alexander tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Outback.#T1#
Outback connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Outback down.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexander lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Outback misses.
Outback throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Outback defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Outback.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Outback misses with a leg kick
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alexander slips under a jab from Outback.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Alexander.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander connects with a leg kick.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Outback.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Outback counters with an outside leg kick.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Outback throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Outback avoids it.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Alexander misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Outback off balance momentarily.
Alexander works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander lands the left hand.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a big counter combination but Alexander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Outback might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alexander tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
Alexander moves out of range as Outback throws a body kick.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Outback throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Outback blocks a jab.#T2#
Outback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Alexander misses.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Outback misses with a straight left. #T3#
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Outback swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Outback throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Alexander.
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Outback lands with a right hand. #T4#
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Outback off balance momentarily.
Outback throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander cracks Outback with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Outback!
Alexander misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Alexander.
Well Alexander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!

During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 239 Doomsday vs Nakamura     
Date:   Sep 17, 2023
#R1#
Torres misses with a straight right.
Outback throws a head kick that misses.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
Outback misses with the body kick
and Torres counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Outback throws a leg kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outback's head.
Outback misses the body punch
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback slips a straight right by Torres.
Outback throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Outback misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Outback to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Torres avoids the head kick by Outback. #T3#
Outback lands with a nice body kick.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outback thinking.
Outback is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
Torres moves out of range as Outback throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torres takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Outback misses with a shot to the body
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback tries to land a body kick
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Outback misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Outback.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Benji Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback misses with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback misses with a jab to the body
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Outback. #T1#
Outback misses with a hook
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback lets loose with a powerful body kick. Torres will feel that in the morning.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Outback.
Outback slips under a jab from Torres.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Outback tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Torres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Torres misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback wants to slow Torres down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Torres misses its target.
Outback throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.#T3#
Outback thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback tries a quick counter leg kick but Torres is wise to it.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback avoids the body shot from Torres. #T4#
Outback cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torres misses the body punch
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Outback has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Outback slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback lands a nice shot that snaps Torres's head back. #CUT2#Benji Torres's cut is getting worse.
Torres digs a good hook to Outback's body.
Outback throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torres in his tracks.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Outback lands but Torres takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Outback doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback motions for Torres to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
That kick from Outback tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback misses with a hook
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback. #T3#
Outback cracks Torres with a good jab.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Torres catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Benji Torres's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Torres works the jab nicely.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Outback manages to avoid it.

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 Benji Torres.
Well Torres 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Torres!

 

Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Widenose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.#TD2#
Widenose gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outback has managed to free his arm - good work.
Outback avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Outback defends it.
Outback is positioning himself well to prevent Widenose advancing to mount. #T1#
Outback has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Widenose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outback's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Outback is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Outback tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Outback trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up.
Widenose is stalling here. Outback is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widenose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Outback has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Outback trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widenose trying to control here.
Outback controlling the action here.
Widenose tries to roll over but Outback keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widenose trying to hold on to Outback's head to control him but Outback postures up.
Widenose wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Outback throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Widenose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Outback pinned against the cage. Outback gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Outback sprawls well.
Widenose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Outback instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Widenose pulls Outback into guard.
Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Outback showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Outback doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Outback manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Widenose is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Outback frees his head nicely. Oh but Widenose has switched to an armbar! Outback is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 221 Menezes vs Outback     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Menezes with that takedown attempt.
Outback avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a good, hard body kick but Menezes shrugs it off.
Menezes tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menezes jabs Outback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Menezes was not able to check.
Menezes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Outback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menezes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Outback with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menezes is defended easily by Outback.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback misses with a straight right. #TD#
Menezes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outback looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Outback is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Outback is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menezes trying to control the action but Outback is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Outback is defending well.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Outback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Outback, who protects the arm well.
Outback is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it. #T3#
Outback is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Menezes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Menezes working the ground and pound but Outback is defending the strikes.
Outback really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menezes trying to control the position but Outback is working away.
Outback tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menezes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Outback is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Outback tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Menezes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Outback felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Outback is squirming around, avoiding Menezes's attempts to control the action.
Menezes throws some wild stikes that Outback manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Menezes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Outback is now in Menezes's guard. A big mistake from Menezes there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Outback defends well.
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 Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback misses with a body shot.
Menezes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Menezes needs to keep his hands up - Outback had a free shot at his head there.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Menezes was not able to check.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Menezes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Outback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menezes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Menezes.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes wants to clinch.#T1#
Outback connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Menezes thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Menezes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Menezes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Menezes off balance momentarily.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.#CL#
Menezes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Outback.
Outback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Outback.
A short right from Outback.
Menezes tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Menezes back against the cage.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Outback holds him up against the cage and eventually Menezes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Menezes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Menezes is looking for a triangle here but Outback uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Menezes prevents Outback from improving position.
Menezes wants to control but Outback postures up.
Outback wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy. #T3#
Outback working away.
Menezes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Menezes has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Outback. Oh but Menezes has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Outback goes limp - he's gone! Menezes jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes!

 

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2     
Date:   Jul 05, 2023
#R1#
Outback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Outback.
Klimenko avoids the head kick by Outback.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Klimenko counters with a solid body kick.
Klimenko lands a two punch combo.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Klimenko clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Outback fails to land.
Klimenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback misses with some punches.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko has Outback pressed against the cage, preventing Outback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Outback's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
We've been informed that Outback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1##BC2#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klimenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko lands with a nice body punch.
Outback takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Klimenko - just one landing.
Klimenko misses with a body punch
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback walks into a stiff left hand from Klimenko.#T2#
Klimenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klimenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
Klimenko checks a low kick from Outback.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Klimenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and pushes Outback back into the cage.
Outback pushes Klimenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands. #T3#
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Klimenko. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Klimenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Outback really felt that one!
A chopping leg kick lands by Klimenko.
A good leg kick by Klimenko.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with a solid body kick.
Outback blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Outback down.
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.
Klimenko lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Klimenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
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!
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.#T4#
Outback misses with a double jab.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klimenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Klimenko. That snapped Outback's head back. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback misses with a body punch.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Outback lands a left hand.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Outback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Outback's ribcage. Outback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Outback's ribcage. Outback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback tries to circle away but Klimenko has him pinned against the cage.
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Klimenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him. #CL#
Klimenko has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko checks the leg kick.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Outback blocks a jab.#T2#
Klimenko throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Outback momentarily.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Outback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Klimenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Outback manages to circle out of the way.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
As Outback tries to get set, Klimenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Outback can do to turn this around?
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a two punch combo.
Klimenko defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Klimenko lands a jab.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Klimenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klimenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimenko.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback feints a counter leg kick.
Klimenko throws a right hand that Outback ducks under and follows up with a left that Outback also avoids with ease.
Klimenko misses with a body kick.#T4#
Outback is looking to chop away at Klimenko's legs.
Klimenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Outback if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback motions for Klimenko to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback throws a low kick but Klimenko moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko is looking to clinch.
Outback now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klimenko misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Klimenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Klimenko moves into range and clinches up with Outback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Klimenko blocks a head kick by Outback.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko throws a front kick that sends Outback stumbling back into the cage.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klimenko.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
Outback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Outback misses
and Klimenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Klimenko misses with a double jab
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback misses with a straight right. #T1#
Outback tries to score with a low kick but Klimenko moves his leg out of the way.
Klimenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Outback just manages to avoid it.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Outback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko cracks Outback with a good jab.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Outback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Outback swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Klimenko misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Outback's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Outback's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klimenko is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Klimenko rushes Outback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Outback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimenko pushes Outback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Outback lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Outback tries to break free but Klimenko pushes him back against the cage.
Klimenko pushes Outback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Klimenko. #BC2#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko misses with a hook
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Klimenko connects with a jab.
Klimenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Outback avoids it.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klimenko.
Outback scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##CL#
Klimenko clinches up against the cage.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Outback or not.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Outback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Outback's gas tank.
Outback is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Outback as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Outback wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outback is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling him.
Klimenko keeps control of Outback as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outback lands a body shot.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action. #BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko jabs Outback right on the nose. Outback blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Klimenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Outback.
Klimenko lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Outback has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range. #T2#
Outback throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a nice body shot.
Outback fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Klimenko. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko lands with a right hand.
Klimenko scores with a hook.
Outback misses with a body kick.#T3##CL#
Outback gets tackled into the cage by Klimenko. Klimenko maintains the clinch.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Outback's ribcage. Outback let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Outback.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko cracks Outback with a nice body shot.
Outback lands an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko pushes Outback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimenko misses with a knee to the head.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
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!
Outback misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outback wants to slow Klimenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klimenko throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback throws a series of punches but Klimenko avoids them all with ease.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Klimenko.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Klimenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Macca Outback in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A clash of legs there as Klimenko blocks the low kick.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a three punch combo that has Klimenko backing up. Klimenko nods at Outback to acknowledge the strikes.
Klimenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimenko scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Klimenko finds it's target.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
Klimenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Klimenko wants to clinch but Outback slips to the side
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws a nice inside leg kick.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko scores with a nice body kick.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klimenko.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko darts in trying to clinch
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Klimenko's shoulder, as Klimenko tries to avoid the shot.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Outback shrugs it off.
Klimenko is looking to land body kicks.
Outback tries a quick counter leg kick but Klimenko is wise to it.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Klimenko moves out of range as Outback throws a body kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Klimenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klimenko lands with a cross.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Outback misses.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Klimenko punishes Outback's body with a nice straight punch.
Klimenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback thows a leg kick but Klimenko checks it
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko checks the leg kick.
Outback throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Outback.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Klimenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!

Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Outback checks it well.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Roos defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
Roos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback throws a jab when Roos was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Roos. #T1##BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Roos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Roos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roos! But no joy.
Outback's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roos under the eye.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roos moves away.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roos throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Outback.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Roos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roos tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Roos's shoulder, as Roos tries to avoid the shot.
Roos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Roos has closed the distance and engaged Outback in a clinch.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Outback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roos trying to land knees to the body.
Roos gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Roos misses with a knee strike.
Roos tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Roos missing with knees to the body.
Roos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Outback.
Outback scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roos throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Cooper Roos has been cut.
Roos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Outback lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roos doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Outback.
Roos with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Roos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roos misses with the head strike.
Outback scores with a hook to the body.
Roos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Roos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Roos fails to land.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cooper Roos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roos misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD#
Outback lands a big uppercut and Roos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Roos looks OK. Outback waves Roos back to his feet!#ROC#Roos is rocked!
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roos can do to turn this around?
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Roos is still on wobbly legs! Can Outback finish him?
That kick from Outback tenderised Roos's leg. Roos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Roos square on the jaw! Damn, Roos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.#CL2#
Klimenko rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback misses the jab.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klimenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and moves out of range.
Outback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klimenko is able to avoid easily.
Klimenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback blocks a jab.#T1#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko 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 Outback has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Outback and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klimenko.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Klimenko throws a head kick that Outback semi-blocks.
Klimenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback throws a leg kick but Klimenko checks it.
Jab from Klimenko.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback connects with a single shot there.
Outback slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Klimenko stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Outback.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Outback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Klimenko pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Outback misses with some punches.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Outback misses with a low kick.
A big right from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko scores with the left hand. Outback knows he should have avoided that one.
Klimenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback lands a body shot.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the body.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Klimenko as he connects with a hook.
Klimenko connects with a looping right hand.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Outback.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Outback moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Klimenko pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Outback is trying to force a seperation but Klimenko has the dominant position.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Outback lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klimenko.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Outback down.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Outback looks to throw a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Klimenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Outback lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Outback.
Outback backing away here, and Klimenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Klimenko instigates a clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback prevents a body shot from Klimenko. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback throws a counter high kick but Klimenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
Klimenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Klimenko has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Nice cross by Klimenko.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.#T4#
Outback checks a leg kick.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klimenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zachary Klimenko 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.#R3#
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback backing away here, and Klimenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Outback throws a body kick that misses
and Klimenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klimenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback moves forwards but Klimenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback connects with a high kick. #T1#
Outback misses with a hook to the body
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping left.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body.
Outback scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimenko, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Outback looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback. #T3#
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback throws a low kick but Klimenko moves out of range easily.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Klimenko catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Outback throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klimenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback misses the body punch
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outback thinking.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimenko doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Outback blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Macca Outback did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimenko.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko wants to counter with a clinch but Outback pushes him away.
Outback is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Outback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klimenko lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Klimenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Klimenko tries to clinch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with a good, hard body kick but Klimenko shrugs it off.
That kick from Klimenko tenderised Outback's leg. Outback is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
A head kick misses from Outback.
Klimenko with a nice calf kick.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Outback jumps back.#T2#
Outback missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback throws a wild body kick that Klimenko sees coming a mile off.
Klimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Outback moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Outback misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Klimenko counters with a left and a right that stings Outback. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klimenko - that will leave a mark!
Klimenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Klimenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Outback moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a right hand that Outback ducks under and follows up with a left that Outback also avoids with ease.
Klimenko misses with a left hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback. #T4##CL2#
Klimenko closes the distance and clinches.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko is leaning against Outback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Outback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outback blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Klimenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Outback tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimenko blocks the leg kick.
Outback throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klimenko's head.
Outback throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Outback scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Klimenko closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Klimenko prevents Outback from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko connects with a looping right hand.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimenko avoided it.
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a front kick but Outback steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Klimenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outback under the eye.#T2#
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Klimenko lands with a slapping head 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!
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Klimenko checks it.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Outback blocks a jab.
As Klimenko backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Outback.
Klimenko counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimenko in his tracks. #T3#
Good leg kick by Outback.
Klimenko lands a head shot.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klimenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klimenko misses with a body shot
and Outback counters with a series of strikes. Klimenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, jab by Outback - just one landing.
Klimenko throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Outback crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Klimenko - the referee stops the clock and Outback gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Klimenko. Outback manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Klimenko.
Outback digs a good hook to Klimenko's body.
Outback motions for Klimenko to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!

Zachary Klimenko is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA May the 4th be with You     
Date:   May 04, 2023
#R1#
Matsuda thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Matsuda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsuda checks a leg kick.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda cracks Outback with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance. #T1#
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outback throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Outback's guard.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Outback is keeping the position for now.
Matsuda keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Outback's brow.
Outback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsuda on the ground.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Outback swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Matsuda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Outback's head.
Matsuda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsuda works over Outback with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Outback wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda postures up in Outback's guard and throws a big left but Outback blocks it.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Outback is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up. #T3#
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda stands up over Outback, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Outback working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda is pushing down on Outback's leg trying to pass to half guard. Outback is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsuda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Outback knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsuda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Outback defends the submission attempt.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Outback to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda is pushing down on Outback's leg trying to pass to half guard. Outback is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback tries to move into range but Matsuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Matsuda saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback tries a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outback throws a leg kick but Matsuda moved away.
Matsuda with the counter takedown but Outback avoids it easily.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Outback throws a leg kick but Matsuda sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Matsuda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outback looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback stops Matsuda from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Matsuda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matsuda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Matsuda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matsuda working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Outback is not content to let Matsuda control the position. #T4#
Outback takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Outback's face as Matsuda controls the position.
Matsuda misses with the ground and pound.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Outback is working away.
Matsuda in side control, throwing shots but Outback defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Outback knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuda.
Jab, jab by Matsuda - just one landing.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Matsuda misses the jab.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Outback connects with an inside leg kick.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
As Matsuda looks to move away, Outback throws a big counter combo but Matsuda just gets out of the way.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a nice head kick!
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Matsuda.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Matsuda lands a really nice looking cross but Outback seems unphased.
Matsuda takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Matsuda jabs at Outback's body.
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsuda just manages to avoid it.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.#T3#
Outback throws a leg kick but Matsuda moved away.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Outback moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuda scores with a jab. Outback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
Matsuda thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Outback defends well and Matsuda ends up having to push Outback into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Outback misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!

Our winner, Tanaka Matsuda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Outback slips under a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera throws a lazy body kick
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Cabrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Outback swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Outback's head back. #CL2#
Cabrera pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera working aggressively here. #TD2#
Cabrera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cabrera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Outback is one step ahead there.
Outback is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outback can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outback can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Outback tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Outback won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Outback stays in close to Cabrera's body and controls the position.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Outback is proving a slippery customer.
Outback showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Outback stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Outback defends it easily.
Outback preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Outback wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Outback controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Outback misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Nice body punch from Outback.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Cabrera.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera takes a shot to the head.
Outback digs a right hand into Cabrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrera's gas tank. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outback misses the jab.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback looks for the body kick but Cabrera saw that one coming.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabrera.#T1#
Outback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
Cabrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks. #BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Outback moved away.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Cabrera looks to throw a body kick
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Outback checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback walks into a left hand.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera tries to move into range but Outback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Outback misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrera! But no joy.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Outback.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera.
An inside leg kick lands from Outback. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
Outback connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more.
Cabrera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Outback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Good leg kick by Outback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Outback is avoiding it.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cabrera has Outback up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab. #T1#
Outback misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Outback moves away
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback scores with a jab.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
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!
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Outback lands with a nice body kick.
Outback throws a nice head kick! #CUT#The cut above Hendrix Cabrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Outback slips under a jab from Cabrera.#T3#
Outback finds Cabrera's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cabrera flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Outback lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cabrera will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DMMA 169 Outback vs Roos     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023
#R1#
Roos avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback takes a swing at Roos's ribcage but misses.
Roos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Roos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Roos is out of range.
Roos lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand. #CL2#
Roos closes the distance and pushes Outback back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos misses with a punch on the inside.
Roos has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Roos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roos trying to land knees to the body.
Outback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
Outback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roos backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roos fails to land. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Outback walks into a jab.
Roos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback tests Roos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Roos.#T2#
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roos moves in looking to clinch but Outback pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roos throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Roos slams his shin into Outback's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roos slips a straight right by Outback.
Roos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roos is looking to clinch. #T3#
Roos staying out of range there.
Roos blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Roos down.
Roos blocks the body kick.
Roos tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Roos tried to score with a low kick but Outback checks it.
Roos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Roos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Roos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback misses with a body punch
and Roos counters with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Outback
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roos tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Roos throws a wild body kick that Outback sees coming a mile off.
Roos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roos looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roos tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Roos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roos tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Roos back against the cage.
Roos misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roos.
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Roos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roos throws a wild body kick that Outback sees coming a mile off.#T1##KD#
Outback lands a left and a right that send Roos crashing to the mat, dazed. Outback thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Cooper Roos has been cut.
Roos misses with a kick to the body
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Roos is rocked!
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roos! But no joy.
Roos is still on wobbly legs! Can Outback finish him?
Outback flashes Roos a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Roos's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Roos crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Outback punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
Macca Outback tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: DMMA 164 Account vs Kersikov 2     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Nice shot by Johnson.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson is looking to slow Outback down with leg kicks.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Outback has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Outback lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson presses Outback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Johnson.
Outback working aggressively here.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback misses with some punches. #T2#
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Outback.
Outback digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outback chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Outback's front leg but catches the back leg as Outback tries to avoid it.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Outback checks a leg kick nicely.
Outback swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Outback, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Outback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Johnson throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnson blocks it.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Outback avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Johnson has Outback up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Outback up against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Outback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Outback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Outback throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Outback takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Outback's head back.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.#T4#
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Johnson with a jab.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Outback slips under a jab from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Outback pushes him off.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Outback tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Outback blocks a leg kick.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kareem Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outback letting Johnson take a breather here.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Outback turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Outback throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Outback misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
A body shot lands from Outback.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Outback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Outback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson keeps control of Outback as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Outback prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Outback.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Outback misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Outback.
Johnson tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Outback is keeping busy.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Outback forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macca Outback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Johnson.#T4#
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Outback breaks the clinch.
Outback paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Outback checks a leg kick.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Outback counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback slips under a jab from Johnson.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Outback blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Macca Outback did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Outback thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson tries a low kick but Outback avoids it.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback scores with a counter punch that sends Johnson to the canvas! Outback smells blood - he's punishing Johnson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Mukunzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback throws a push kick but Mukunzi slaps the foot to one side.
Outback works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Outback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Outback
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch but Mukunzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Outback punishes Mukunzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback looks for the body kick but Mukunzi saw that one coming. #T3#
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi motions for Outback to come forward. Mukunzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Outback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mukunzi lands a really nice looking cross but Outback seems unphased.
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Outback moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well. #T1#
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Outback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi is working Outback over against the cage.
Outback throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi. #BC2#
Mukunzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Outback's knee momentarily.
Mukunzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Outback looks for the body kick but Mukunzi saw that one coming.
A jab from Outback finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
A punch combination from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.#T3#
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Outback throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mukunzi counters with a series of strikes. Outback will be more careful next time no doubt.
Outback lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Outback's ribs.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Outback scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Some bone on bone action there as Mukunzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mukunzi tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Mukunzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Outback misses the jab.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi throws a chopping leg kick but Outback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.#CL#
Outback closes the distance and clinches.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Outback.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Outback. #T1#
Outback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Outback.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mukunzi tries to break the clinch but Outback is controlling the position.
Mukunzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks.
Outback blocks a body shot from Mukunzi. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Outback slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Outback misses with a series of wild punches.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Outback lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Mukunzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outback checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Outback is out of range and Mukunzi settles back down.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Outback slips a jab from Mukunzi.
A jab from Outback misses.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback. #T3#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi thinks about the counter body kick.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Outback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Outback gets a clinch.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Mukunzi.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi presses Outback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Outback - that will leave a mark!
Mukunzi tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Outback closes the distance but Mukunzi moves to the side
and Mukunzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Outback really felt that one!
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Outback steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Salomon Mukunzi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mukunzi tries to score with a low kick but Outback moves his leg out of the way.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Outback turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mukunzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Outback connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mukunzi scrambles back to his feet.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback backing away here, and Mukunzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mukunzi checks a low kick from Outback.
Mukunzi flicks out a counter leg kick but Outback steps away.#T1#
Outback looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi dips to his left and cracks Outback with an uppercut!
Outback jabs at Mukunzi's body.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mukunzi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Mukunzi was not able to check.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Mukunzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Outback scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi throws a lazy body kick
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Mukunzi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Outback with a hook.
Outback defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mukunzi stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Outback.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.#T4#
Outback misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi is looking for the big counter here.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Outback takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mukunzi blocks the body kick.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick which misses Outback's front leg but catches the back leg as Outback tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Outback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outback.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback had his way with Salomon Mukunzi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Outback moves into range and clinches up with Mukunzi.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Mukunzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mukunzi.
Outback misses with a body punch.
Outback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mukunzi lands a body punch. #T1#
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Mukunzi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a low kick, right behind Outback 's knee.
Mukunzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Outback 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Mukunzi there.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback lands with a nice body kick.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback misses with a leg kick
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Outback misses with a body punch
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Mukunzi catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Outback.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Outback.
Crunch! Outback slams his shin into Mukunzi's torso.
Outback connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Outback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mukunzi.#T4#
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Outback closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mukunzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback wants to clinch.
Outback moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.

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 Macca Outback.
I think Outback 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
Macca Outback 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: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
A jab from Kaupens does it's job there.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Kaupens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback misses the body punch
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Kaupens.
A punch lands to the side of Kaupens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Outback slips a jab from Kaupens.
Outback connects with a body shot that sends Kaupens's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from Outback
letting Kaupens counter with a right hand.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Nice body punch from Kaupens.
Outback misses the jab.
Kaupens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away. #T1#
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
A left lands for Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Outback.
Outback bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaupens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Kaupens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaupens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Outback gets a clinch.
Kaupens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards. #T2#
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Outback fails to land.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
Outback prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kaupens throws a combination that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Outback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Outback is looking to wear down Kaupens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Outback missing with a left hand there. Kaupens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Outback moves into the clinch.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback tries to work over Kaupens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaupens tries to break free but Outback pushes him back against the cage.
Kaupens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Outback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaupens has time to react.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaupens slips a jab from Outback.
Kaupens punishes Outback's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback. #T4#
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outback.
Kaupens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Outback to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kaupens tries to keep at a distance but Outback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaupens's efforts to push away.
Outback prevents a body shot from Kaupens.
Outback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaupens's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Outback wants to clinch.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
Outback thuds his shin into the meat of Kaupens's side.
Outback tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kaupens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaupens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Kaupens both land. Nice combination.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback throws out a powerful jab.
Kaupens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaupens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Outback throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback looks for the body kick but Kaupens saw that one coming. #T2##CL#
Outback darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage.
Kaupens tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Outback.
Kaupens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens lands a left hand.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Kaupens lands with a right to the head.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Kaupens controls the action.
Kaupens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaupens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaupens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Outback.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens tries to bum rush Outback with a series of wild strikes but Outback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Outback finds it's way through Kaupens's defenses.
Outback slips a straight right by Kaupens.
As Kaupens backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kaupens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kaupens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Outback moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Outback scores with a punch to the head.
Kaupens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice body punch from Outback.
Outback throws a body kick that misses
and Kaupens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback wants to clinch.
Kaupens throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback 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.#R3#
Outback staying out of range there.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Outback thows a leg kick but Kaupens checks it
and Kaupens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens connects with a looping right hand.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a thumping low 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!
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kaupens throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Kaupens unleashes a big counter combination but Outback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Outback jabs Kaupens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaupens moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Outback avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback with a nice cross.
Outback throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the body.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback stuns Kaupens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaupens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Kaupens misses with a two punch combination.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Outback fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaupens slips a jab from Outback.
Kaupens jabs at Outback's body.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Kaupens lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Outback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Outback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaupens counters with a left and a right that stings Outback.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaupens.
Outback throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
No joy there for Kaupens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaupens in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
Kaupens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Outback drives through and clinches with Kaupens against the cage.
Macca Outback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaupens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback scores with a shot to the side of Kaupens's head.
Outback lands a left hand.
A short right from Outback.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Outback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback clearly takes that round.
That's time! Outback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice jab there from Outback.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
A jab from Outback misses.
Kaupens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Outback.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaupens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Outback misses.
Outback tries a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens throws a counter combo.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens misses with a few strikes there.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Outback moves into range and connects with a jab.
Outback lands a jab.#T1#
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Nice body kick there by Outback.
Kaupens is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
Kaupens throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaupens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Kaupens was not able to check. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Outback lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaupens.
Outback tries to work over Kaupens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Outback misses with a body punch.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Outback blocks a body shot from Kaupens. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Kaupens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Outback wants to clinch.#CL#
Outback moves into the clinch.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow. #T3#
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaupens.
A nice right hand lands inside from Outback.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback misses with a punch to the body.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaupens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Outback lands a nice uppercut.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Kaupens tries to circle away but Outback has him pinned against the cage.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Outback fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Outback.
Kaupens gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Kaupens avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage. #T4#
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Kaupens is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Outback. #BC2#
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaupens can do to turn this around?
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Kaupens tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback had his way with Ansis Kaupens in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaupens's sensitive parts.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback looks to land a combination. Kaupens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback lands a nice looking body kick.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback lands a head shot.
Kaupens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Outback finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaupens's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Outback connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Kaupens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Outback.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaupens at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaupens throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Outback tries to counter by clinching up but Kaupens breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaupens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Outback clinches.
Kaupens misses with some punches.
Outback lands a right hand.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaupens wants to break free but Outback has control. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Kaupens throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Outback doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.#T3#
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Outback tries to land a body kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaupens sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Kaupens was not able to check.
Outback with a nice cross.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaupens moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DMMA 150 Championship Chaos     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Outback misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Outback checks it
and Outback counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Outback scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Outback.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Outback tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Outback! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback connects with a jab.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Outback with a nice cross.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Outback counters with a solid body kick.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback misses the jab.
Garcia motions for Outback to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback slips under a jab.
Garcia tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Outback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Outback cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia scores with a one two! Outback had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Outback tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia throws a leg kick
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback with a hook.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Outback is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Outback connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia throws a counter high kick but Outback was just alert enough to avoid it.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Outback tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Outback punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Outback blocks the low kick.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Outback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Garcia slips under a jab.#T3#
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Garcia throws a right and a left that Outback avoids nicely.
Outback swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Outback was not able to check.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Outback throws a shot to the body.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Outback.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Garcia cracks Outback with an open hand slap.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Outback counters with a thumping low kick.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Outback counters with a body kick that stops Garcia in his tracks momentarily.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Outback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Outback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Outback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Outback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Outback blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands. #T3#
Outback throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia tries a body shot but Outback blocks it. #BC2#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses the jab.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback lands with a cross.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Outback lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia thows a body kick. Outback tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Outback dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!#CL2#
Outback pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Outback fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Outback throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
Outback scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Garcia takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia misses with the body kick
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Outback connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback connects with a body shot.
Segundo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback lands the left hand.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Garcia misses with a right hand
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia misses the jab.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Outback stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Outback moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback avoids the head kick by Garcia.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback scores with a jab to the head.
Outback is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick.
Outback lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia misses the jab.
Outback throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.#T3#
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outback lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outback.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback lands a body shot.
Outback scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a stiff 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!
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback is the new middleweight champion!
Macca Outback 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: DMMA 143 Polus vs Outback     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Outback throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Polus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polus throws a shot to the body.
Outback with a hook.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus throws a sloppy head kick
and Outback finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Polus lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Outback misses the jab.#T1#
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Polus slips under a jab from Outback.
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Polus checks it.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Polus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Outback felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Polus seems to be working for a kimura but Outback defends the submission attempt.
Polus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Outback is defending well.
Polus thows a huge punch but Outback dodges it nicely. #T2#
Polus slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
Outback is staying active underneath Polus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polus is really struggling to control Outback but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Outback can do anything to dispel that myth.
Polus slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Polus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outback's head.
Polus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Outback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Polus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Polus blocks the leg kick.
Outback stuffs the takedown attempt from Polus. Polus gets slowly back to his feet.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Polus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polus darts in looking for a takedown but Outback gets double underhooks and turns Polus into the cage.
Polus has Outback pressed against the cage, preventing Outback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Polus is out of range.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Outback throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range.
Polus slips a jab from Outback.#CL#
Polus closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback throws a head kick but Polus moves out of range.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Polus's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a leg kick.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Polus drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Polus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Outback parries the strikes from Polus easily there. Polus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Outback to escape.
Polus trying to control the position but Outback is working away.
Polus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Outback is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Outback manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Polus wants to control but Outback is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Polus seems keen to control Outback's posture.
Outback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Outback won't allow Polus to sweep him here.
Polus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Outback really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Outback is looking to control Polus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Outback avoid being mounted?
Polus is keen to just control but Outback is a slippery customer.
Polus slows the pace down in half guard.
Polus trying to control the action but Outback is working from the bottom. #T3#
Polus slows the pace down in half guard.
Outback is holding on to half guard well.
Polus trying to mount his opponent but Outback defends it. #SUB#
Polus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Outback sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Polus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polus prevents Outback from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Polus is trying to control. Outback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Polus takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Polus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus is trying to control the action in half guard but Outback is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polus is looking to stall here but Outback recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raminus Polus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Outback feints and then cracks Polus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polus down.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Polus moves away from the strike by Outback.
Polus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Polus throws a sloppy body shot
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Outback slams his shin into Polus's torso.
Outback lands a really nice looking cross but Polus seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Outback.
Polus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Outback.
Polus misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Polus loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Polus tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Outback is quick to defend against it.
Outback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Outback catches Polus right on the button with a cross.
Outback throws a low kick but Polus avoids it.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Outback throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Outback avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polus doesn't seem bothered though.
Polus throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Polus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outback wants it to stay on the feet.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Polus moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polus misses with a takedown
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Outback lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polus avoids the head kick by Outback.
As Outback looks to move away, Polus throws a big counter combo but Outback just gets out of the way.
Outback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Outback stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polus tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Outback follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Outback is looking to chop away at Polus's legs.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Crunch! Outback slams his shin into Polus's torso.
Polus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Outback slips under a jab.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus looks for a takedown but Outback sprawls well.
Polus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polus misses the shot to the body.
Polus goes for a double leg but Outback avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Outback continues to drive forward.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polus is working for takedown but Outback is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Polus misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Outback only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Outback moves away from the strike by Polus.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Polus down.
Polus lands a body shot.
Polus with a poor takedown
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polus thinking.
Polus dives in and grabs Outback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Outback pushes down on Polus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Polus misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
That kick from Outback tenderised Polus's leg. Polus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback stuffs the takedown.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polus defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
Outback throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Polus checks it.
Outback fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Outback thuds his shin into the meat of Polus's side.
Outback thumps Polus with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Polus throws a head kick that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Outback tenderised Polus's leg. Polus is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Polus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback slips a straight right by Polus.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Polus scores with a decent looking hook.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Polus is out of range.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Polus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Outback lands a glancing blow to the side of Polus's head.
Polus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Polus moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Outback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but Outback shows good takedown defense.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback pushes Polus away with a front kick.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Outback looks to move away, Polus throws a big counter combo but Outback just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Polus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Outback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Outback lands a lovely overhand right.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Polus slips the punch.
Polus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Outback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polus is able to avoid easily.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Polus misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Polus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Outback delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
Polus lands a nice shot that snaps Outback's head back.
Polus slips under a jab from Outback.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Polus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Outback is not content to let Polus control the position.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Outback trying to control here.
Outback is not content to let Polus control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback wants to get back to full guard.
Raminus Polus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Outback keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Polus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Polus trying to control the action but Outback is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Outback avoids the body shot from Polus.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Polus's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Outback!
Polus scores with a sloppy right hand. Outback should have avoided that one.
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Outback.
Outback with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Polus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Outback checks a leg kick.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outback checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Outback misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Polus misses its target.
Polus has a takedown stuffed.
Polus misses with a body punch
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022
#R1#
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thermometer is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Thermometer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Outback throws a low kick, looking for Thermometer's leg but Thermometer calmly moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Outback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Thermometer clobbers Outback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Outback rather than just go for the knockout.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Thermometer.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Outback lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Outback does no damage.
Thermometer moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Thermometer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Outback swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Thermometer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Outback doesn't seem phased though.
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermometer. That did some damage!
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Thermometer avoided it.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a shot to the body.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback with a hook.#T2#
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Outback finds it's way round the side to connect with Thermometer's head.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback lands a front kick.
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.#CL2#
Thermometer forces Outback back against the cage and clinches.
Outback blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Outback is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Outback wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Outback pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Outback cracks Thermometer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Outback thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Thermometer closes the distance and clinches.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Outback tries to break free but Thermometer pushes him back against the cage.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Outback blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Thermometer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Outback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thermometer can turn it around.#BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Thermometer moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermometer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body. Outback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Thermometer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Outback circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Outback is looking to counter with head kicks.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Outback motions for Thermometer to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thermometer lands a jab to Outback's midsection.#CL2#
Thermometer moves into range and clinches up with Outback.
Outback pushes Thermometer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Outback half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Outback throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback blocks a jab.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Thermometer takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer misses with a body punch. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback needs to keep his hands up - Thermometer had a free shot at his head there.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOutback.
Thermometer lands the left hand.
Outback throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Outback!
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermometer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback lands with a right hand.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Outback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback slips under a jab.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Thermometer clinches up with Outback and pushes him back against the cage.
Outback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land. #T4#
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Outback. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Outback shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Outback lands with a right hand.
Thermometer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Thermometer lands with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Outback scores with a hook.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Thermometer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Outback feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback motions for Thermometer to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Thermometer slips the punch.
Thermometer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Outback throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thermometer. Thermometer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Outback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Outback is avoiding it.
Outback looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback cracks Thermometer with an open hand slap.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Outback lands but Thermometer takes it in his stride.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermometer's head backwards.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback throws a sloppy head kick and Thermometer moves out of range easily.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback throws a hook but Thermometer blocks it.#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!
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thermometer's knee momentarily.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Outback tries to work over Thermometer's front leg with a kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback with a jab.
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Outback defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Outback takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thermometer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Outback misses.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer throws out a powerful jab.
Thermometer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Macca Outback did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Thermometer clinches up against the cage.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a thumping low kick.
Outback lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Thermometer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. #T1#
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Thermometer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thermometer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Outback gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Outback can't break the clinch.
Thermometer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Thermometer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thermometer gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outback gets underhooks to prevent Thermometer's takedown attempt. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer scores with a body shot.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Outback blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Thermometer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Thermometer scores with a jab. Outback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer with a nice cross.#CL2#
Thermometer closes the distance and pushes Outback back into the cage.
Outback looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Outback. #BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Outback slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Outback shakes him off and moves away.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Thermometer checks the leg kick.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback lands a glancing blow to the side of Thermometer's head.
A leg kick checked by Thermometer.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thermometer is able to avoid easily.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer slips a jab from Outback.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Outback slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thermometer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Outback stuns Thermometer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback throws a hook but Thermometer blocks it.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Some bone on bone action there as Thermometer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thermometer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Outback tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it. #T1#
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Outback wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thermometer has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thermometer.
Thermometer wants to take the fight to the mat but Outback manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Thermometer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Thermometer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thermometer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Thermometer slips the punch.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer slips under a jab from Outback.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thermometer jabs at Outback's body.
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thermometer is out of range and Outback settles back down. #T3#
Thermometer cracks Outback with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Outback throws a leg kick but Thermometer checks it.
Outback takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Outback misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Outback defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Thermometer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer looks to clinch
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer retains his middleweight title!
Rectal Thermometer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with a body punch
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Outback only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Outback throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Garcia moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback checks a leg kick.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Outback throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Garcia counters with a head kick that drops Outback to the mat! Outback scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Outback is rocked!
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Outback is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Outback throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Outback seems to have recovered his senses.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Garcia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garcia moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Outback scores with a hook.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Outback takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Outback is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Outback avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Outback thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Outback fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Outback 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.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
Outback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.#T3#
Outback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Outback tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Outback stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Outback lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outback scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Outback motions for Garcia to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Outback - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Outback lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garcia cracks Outback with a good jab.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Outback just manages to avoid it.
Outback lands a head shot.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Outback avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Outback fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcia in the body.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Garcia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Garcia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback scores with a jab.
Outback throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Outback throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Outback lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Segundo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Outback slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Outback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Outback throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia cracks Outback with a good jab.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Outback misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback misses with a double jab.
Outback throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Outback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Outback.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws a quick counter head kick but Outback was just out of range.
Outback misses with a body shot.
A jab from Outback finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia slips a jab from Outback.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Garcia counters with a crisp one two that drops Outback! Garcia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Outback to his feet! Outback is in big trouble!
Outback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Outback lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Garcia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Outback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Outback.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Outback crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Outback gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Outback manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia backing away here, and Outback unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Garcia lands a big right hand that sends Outback crashing to the mat! Garcia stays standing though and waves Outback back to his feet!#T2#
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback scores with a push kick.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Outback.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Outback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Outback with a hook.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Outback checks it.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Outback connects with a body shot.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outback throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia checks a low kick from Outback.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback. #T4#
Outback looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Outback.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Outback connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Outback throws a body kick that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.

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 Segundo Garcia.
Well Outback has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback works the jab nicely.
Luciano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Outback is fending him off so far but Luciano persists. Nope, Outback circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Outback avoids it well.
Luciano throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Luciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Outback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
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!
Outback connects with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Outback displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luciano.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Outback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Outback scores with a jab.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Outback moves out of range.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Outback throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Outback jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luciano is looking to wear down Outback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Outback is fending him off so far but Luciano persists. Nope, Outback circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano tries to move into range but Outback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Outback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Outback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Outback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
Outback throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano shoots in but no luck this time.
Luciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Outback takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Outback throws a shot to the body.
Outback connects with a jab.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Luciano!
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luciano tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Outback as he jumps to the side.
Outback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Outback lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Luciano throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano scores with a punch to the head.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Outback scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Outback does no damage.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Outback manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Outback lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Outback cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
Luciano jabs at Outback's body.
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.#CL#
Luciano moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano backing away here, and Outback unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Outback avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano 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 Outback has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Outback and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano looks to clinch
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Luciano backs off Outback throws a huge counter combo but Luciano manages to avoid it all.
Outback lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Outback throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luciano throws a sloppy head kick and Outback moves out of range easily.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Outback misses the jab.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Outback lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Luciano 's knee.
Outback slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Outback throws a push kick but Luciano slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Luciano drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Outback misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Outback moves out of range.
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Outback misses with a body kick.
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Luciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Outback checks it.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Outback throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Outback.
Outback throws a low kick but Luciano moves out of range easily.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luciano.
Outback misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Luciano feints and then cracks Outback's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Outback down.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Outback sees coming a mile off.
Luciano blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano throws a solid leg kick but Outback takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luciano.#T1##TD#
Luciano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outback looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Outback keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Luciano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Outback tries to improve position but can't.
Outback regains half guard there - taking advantage of Luciano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Outback is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Luciano is looking for a kimura but Outback is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luciano to get the leverage.
Ray Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luciano in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Outback can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Outback keeps working. #SUB#
Luciano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outback has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Luciano trying to control the action but Outback is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Luciano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luciano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Outback wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Luciano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano looking to control but Outback is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Luciano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Outback because Luciano loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Luciano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Outback has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Outback!
Outback really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luciano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Outback stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Outback is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luciano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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 Ray Luciano.
I think Outback 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

A very excited looking Macca Outback rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1##CL#
Outback fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaupens, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaupens is leaning against Outback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Outback slips under a jab.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Despite the aggression on Kaupens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kaupens misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaupens cracks a nice hook into Outback's ribs.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Kaupens.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaupens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Outback is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Kaupens lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Outback avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Outback dodges the punch combination from Kaupens.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaupens.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaupens doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.#CL#
Outback closes the distance and clinches.
Outback scores with a hook to the body.
Kaupens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Outback.
Outback moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Kaupens throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Outback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outback connects with a body shot.
Outback is looking to wear down Kaupens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback is looking to score with low kicks.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Kaupens finds it's way through Outback's defenses.
Kaupens misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens throws a shot to the body.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaupens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaupens throws a shot to the body.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outback.
Outback fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Outback drives through and clinches with Kaupens against the cage. #BC2#
Kaupens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaupens moves out of range as Outback strikes.#T4#
Kaupens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Outback lunges at Kaupens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaupens's hand.
Outback slips a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a right hand that Outback ducks under and follows up with a left that Outback also avoids with ease.
Kaupens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Outback. Outback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outback.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Outback was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kaupens throws a shot to the body.
Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Outback misses.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Outback avoids them all with ease.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback stuns Kaupens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaupens misses the body punch
and Outback counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A cross from Kaupens lands.
Kaupens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Outback tests Kaupens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaupens throws a good cross that connects.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Outback closes the distance and pushes Kaupens back into the cage.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaupens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Outback lands with a short shot to the head.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Outback lands with a right to the head.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Outback.
Outback throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaupenss head.
Kaupens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens tries to break free but Outback pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Outback.
Kaupens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaupens is trying to break free.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback misses with some punches.
Outback lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaupens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Outback.
Kaupens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback lands a hook 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!
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Outback is controlling him.#T2#
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Outback.
Kaupens tries to circle away but Outback has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaupens.
Kaupens struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Kaupens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Outback.
Kaupens misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaupens working hard to break the clinch.
Kaupens tries to circle away but Outback has him pinned against the cage.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaupens on the side of the head.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Outback.#T3##CL#
Outback forces Kaupens back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback.
Outback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaupens throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens lands with a right hand.
Outback throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback cracks Kaupens with an open hand slap.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Outback thumps Kaupens with a low kick.#T4#
Outback scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Outback rushes Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Outback has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback jabs Kaupens right on the nose. Kaupens blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Outback doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kaupens throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Kaupens throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Kaupens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaupens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Outback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Outback tries to bum rush Kaupens with a series of wild strikes but Kaupens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Outback misses with a hook.
Outback swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Outback lands a head kick!
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Outback swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens misses with the combination.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Kaupens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Kaupens thuds a left hand into Outback's body.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback works Kaupens's body with a nice hook.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaupens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Outback.
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback misses with a looping right.
Kaupens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Outback.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaupens misses.
Outback takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Outback's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaupens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Outback scrambles back to his feet.
Kaupens takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaupens slips a jab from Outback.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Outback throws a leg kick but Kaupens moved away.
Kaupens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Outback clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Outback is controlling him.
Outback blocks a body shot from Kaupens.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaupens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaupens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaupens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens working hard to break the clinch.
Outback prevents a body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outback prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaupens swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Kaupens tries to keep at a distance but Outback has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens tries to bum rush Outback with a series of wild strikes but Outback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Outback tries a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Outback - just one landing.
Outback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaupens lands a slapping body shot.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaupens connects with a body shot.
Outback catches Kaupens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ansis Kaupens just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kaupens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Outback avoids it well.
Outback is looking to clinch.
Kaupens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Outback throws a leg kick but Kaupens checks it.
A little jabbing left from Kaupens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback cracks Kaupens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Outback throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Kaupens cracks a nice hook into Outback's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kaupens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback slips a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Kaupens does no damage.
As Kaupens tries to get set, Outback tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaupens manages to avoid the attempt.
Outback scores with a nice body kick.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kaupens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaupens misses with a left hand
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens jabs Outback to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Kaupens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Kaupens off balance momentarily.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
Outback lands with a nice body punch.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Kaupens cracks a nice hook into Outback's ribs.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
and Kaupens counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaupens on the side of the head. #T3#
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
Outback looks to throw a body kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Kaupens.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely.
Kaupens connects with a single shot there.
Kaupens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaupens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Outback moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Kaupens moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Kaupens finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Outback moves into range and connects with a jab.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Kaupens down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Kaupens works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Outback instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Kaupens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Outback wants to clinch up but Kaupens keeps it at a distance.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Kaupens misses with a jab to the body
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaupens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Outback.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
Outback throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaupens swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Outback rushes Kaupens and presses him up against the cage.
Kaupens is trying to break free.
Kaupens tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Kaupens back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback is looking to clinch but Kaupens is avoiding it.
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Outback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Outback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback looks to throw a body kick
and Kaupens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaupens scores with a sloppy right hand. Outback should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Kaupens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback. #T2#
Kaupens walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback throws a push kick but Kaupens slaps the foot to one side.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with the combination.
Kaupens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaupens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaupens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Kaupens cracks Outback with a good jab.
Kaupens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Outback doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaupens throws a hook but Outback blocks it.#T3#
Outback swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaupens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kaupens gets tackled into the cage by Outback. Outback maintains the clinch.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Kaupens. #BC2#
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outback tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Kaupens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kaupens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens. #T4#
Outback misses with a body kick.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Outback gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback slips a straight right by Kaupens.
Outback throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaupens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaupens doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaupens is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaupens clobbers Outback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens!

Ansis Kaupens is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ansis Kaupens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 101: Johnson vs Outback 2     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Outback checks a low kick from Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Outback lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Outback waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Outback's ribs.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Outback takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Outback's leg. Outback is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Outback is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Outback gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been informed that Outback has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Outback misses the jab.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Outback throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Outback's sensitive parts.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback slips under a jab from Johnson.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Outback blocks the leg kick.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T4#
Outback misses with a straight right.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Outback moves his leg out of the way.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Outback counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Kareem Johnson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Outback can do to turn this around?
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
A low kick from Johnson misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Outback throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Outback's knee momentarily.#T1#
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Outback with an uppercut!
Johnson lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Kareem Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Outback blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Outback appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Outback let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Outback slips under a jab from Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Outback's knee but Outback avoids it well.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Outback checks it.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Outback jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Outback checks it.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Outback checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Outback.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Kareem Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Outback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson slips a jab from Outback.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Outback checks it. #T4#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Outback instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Outback has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Outback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson motions for Outback to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Outback checks it #KD2#
and Outback counters with a head kick that drops Johnson to the mat! Johnson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Outback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Outback.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage.
Outback lands an uppercut.
Outback keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Johnson switches off momentarily and Outback cracks him with a monster right hand! Johnson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Outback dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Outback!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback is the new middleweight champion!
Macca Outback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Thermometer scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Outback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Outback 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a nice right hand.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Outback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback is looking to counter with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Outback.
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Outback has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Thermometer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Outback misses its target.#CL#
Outback moves into range and clinches up with Thermometer.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Thermometer pushes Outback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback lands a body shot.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.#BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer misses with the combination.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer swinging wildly here.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Thermometer slips a jab from Outback.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Outback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer throws a combination that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Outback coming out on top.
Outback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a nice leg kick.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback fakes the leg kick and cracks Thermometer in the body.
Outback thumps Thermometer with a low kick.#T4##CL#
Outback clinches.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Outback lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer scores with a nice strike.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Thermometer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer feints a jab promting Outback to slip. Thermometer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Outback slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Outback pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback scores with a jab to the head.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.#CL#
Outback moves into the clinch.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Outback.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thermometer.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Outback has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thermometer finds it's way round the side to connect with Outback's head.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Outback.#CL#
Outback pushes Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Outback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback lands a body shot.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Outback presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback. #T3#
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Outback lands a shot to the body.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback blocking some punches.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macca Outback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Outback blocking some punches.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Outback lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Outback's head backwards.
Thermometer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Outback tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Outback tries to clinch up.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Outback blocks a jab.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thermometer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Outback. That one must have hurt.
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
Outback misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Outback misses.
Thermometer wants to counter with a clinch but Outback pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Outback is looking to clinch but Thermometer is avoiding it.
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Thermometer swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback lands a slapping body shot.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Thermometer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback lands with an overhand left.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
Thermometer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thermometer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer swats away the attempt to clinch by Outback.#T1#
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback lands a nice hook to Thermometer's body. Thermometer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Outback.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Thermometer avoided it.
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Outback with a hook.
Thermometer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
As Thermometer backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws a right and a left that Thermometer avoids nicely.
Thermometer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Thermometer jabs Outback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback with a hook.
Outback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thermometer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Outback lands with a nice combination. Thermometer backs away looking to recover.
Outback tests Thermometer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Outback lands with an uppercut that bounces Thermometer off the cage and back into range.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOutback.
Outback punishes Thermometer's body with a nice straight punch.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback throws a body kick that misses
letting Thermometer counter with a right hand.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Thermometer avoids the head kick by Outback.
Outback fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback connects with the punch.
Thermometer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outback.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer scores with a decent looking hook.
Thermometer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outback 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Andrianakis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrianakis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Andrianakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Andrianakis works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a solid body kick.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Outback.#T1#
Outback takes one on the button.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a left to the body.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Outback connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianakis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Outback moves away
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback throws a shot to the body.
Andrianakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Outback.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
Outback scores with a jab. Andrianakis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Outbacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis wants to clinch up but Outback keeps it at a distance.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Andrianakis misses
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback drops his hands momentarily and Andrianakis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Outback finds it's target.#CL#
Andrianakis forces Outback back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Andrianakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrianakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow. #BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis closes the distance but Outback moves to the side
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrianakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Outback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a series of strikes. Andrianakis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrianakis's sensitive parts.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Outback counters with a nice right hand that sends Andrianakis toppling to the canvas! Andrianakis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Outback finish him?!#ROC2#Andrianakis is rocked!
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!
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Andrianakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Andrianakis seems to have got his legs back now.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrianakis at a distance. #T4#
Outback takes one to the chin there.
Andrianakis defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Outback misses.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback connects with a body shot.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Andrianakis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Andrianakis was not able to check.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Outback.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Andrianakis does no damage.
Andrianakis jabs at Outback's body.#T1#
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback jabs at Andrianakis's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrianakis walks into a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a body kick that stops Andrianakis in his tracks momentarily. #KD2#
Outback feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Andrianakis sprawling to the canvas! Andrianakis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Outback finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrianakis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Outback.#T2#
Outback throws out a powerful jab.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a hook
and Outback rattles Andrianakis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Andrianakis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Outback dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Andrianakis stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

 

Event: DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Outback moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Camacho wants to clinch up but Outback keeps it at a distance.
Camacho tries to clinch up.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Anthony Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Outback misses.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Outback stuns Camacho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback staying out of range there.
Camacho throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Camacho was not able to check.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Outback.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Camacho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camacho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Outback's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camacho throws a hook but Outback blocks it.#T2#
Camacho works the jab nicely.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho moves to clinch but Outback breaks away
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback misses with a hook.
Camacho wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Camacho with a nice cross.#T3#
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Outback has time to react.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Outback.
Camacho lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camacho is looking to clinch.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback with the inside leg kick.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camacho throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Outback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Outback.
Camacho throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback misses with a double jab.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Outback lands a body shot.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camacho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Outback moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Outback scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Camacho misses the body punch
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Camacho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Outback has got the better of the exchanges.
Camacho tries to clinch
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
Outback sends Camacho crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Outback is motioning to the referee to let Camacho up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Camacho has been cut.
Camacho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Outback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho slips a jab from Outback.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Outback smiles and moves away.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback slips a jab from Camacho.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Outback with a nice cross.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho wants to counter with a clinch but Outback pushes him away.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Outback half committed to a counter leg kick.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Camacho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Outback cracks Camacho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Outback counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camacho! Outback lets Camacho back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Camacho is rocked!
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Outback finish him?
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick.
Outback feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camacho throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Outback. #T2#
Outback misses with a looping right.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Outback scores with the left hand. Camacho knows he should have avoided that one.
Outback throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho lands a right hook to the body.
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Outback drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target. #T3#
Camacho misses the jab.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho misses with a hook.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Outback.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Outback misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.#CL2#
Camacho has Outback up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho walks into a stiff left hand from Outback.
A shot to the body from Camacho misses
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anthony Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camacho throws a hook but Outback blocks it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: DMMA 61: Luciano v Andrianakis     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Outback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Outback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Outback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Outback moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Outback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Outback's knee but Outback avoids it well.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Outback connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Outback's leg but Outback calmly moves out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback misses with a hook.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a right hand to the body.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Outback takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Outback blocks a jab.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Outback moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Outback doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback checks a low kick from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson thumps Outback with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Outback swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Outback has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Outback.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Outback in a clinch. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Outback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Outback throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Outback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Outback didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Outback jumps back.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!#T2#
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Kareem Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Outback defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Outback tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries a low kick but Outback avoids it.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson slips under a jab from Outback.#T3#
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outback.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Outback's legs.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Outback moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Outback checks it well.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Outback thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback slips under a jab.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Johnson has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Outback tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab. Outback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Johnson backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Outback looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Outback moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Outback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Johnson cracks Outback with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Outback throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Outback slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Outback controls the action.
I was talking to Outback's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Outback.
A short right from Outback.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Johnson presses Outback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Outback prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Kareem Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Outback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#Kareem Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Outback misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Johnson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is leaning against Outback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Outback as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kareem Johnson.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!

Kareem Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 54: Abarai vs Licker     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans jabs Outback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans misses with a body punch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a nice leg kick.
Outback lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover.
Outback is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Evans just manages to avoid it.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Outback - that will leave a mark!
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
A jab from Outback misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Evans avoids the body shot from Outback.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Outback's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Outback.
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!
Outback lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
A jab from Evans misses.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Outback takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Outback fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Outback misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
Evans slips a jab from Outback.
Outback listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Evans works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback lands a head shot.#T4#
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
Outback scores with a nice strike.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans misses with a hook.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Outback looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Outback!
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback misses with a hook.
Evans throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Outback turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans misses with a looping left.#T1#
Outback lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Outback.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Evans misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Outback
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Outback lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback lands with an overhand left.
Outback tries to score with a low kick but Evans moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
A jab from Evans misses.
Outback cracks Evans with a good jab.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Outback.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
A countering left hand to the body from Evans misses.
Evans lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Outback lands a jab to the head.
Outback is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Outback tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Outback tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Outback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Evans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Evans staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Evans misses with a hook.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Evans misses.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Outback clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Outback. Outback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Outback throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Evans might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Outback has got the better of the exchanges.
Outback throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Outback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Evans throws a series of punches but Outback avoids them all with ease.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Evans takes one on the button.
A big right from Evans misses.
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!
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Outback digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans staying out of range there.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Evans.
Evans throws a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Evans lands with a straight right. Outback didn't see that one coming.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Outback takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Outback.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outback 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 46: Andrianakis Distefano     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Outback lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Outback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback scores with a jab. Raledran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raledran at a distance.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Raledran tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Raledran lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Outback sizes up Raledran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raledran takes one to the side of the head.
Outback scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raledran needs to keep his hands up - Outback had a free shot at his head there.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raledran is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Raledran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Outback misses with a hook.
Raledran checks a leg kick.
Raledran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raledran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Outback has time to react.#T2#
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Raledran is just out of range.
Raledran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raledran misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Raledran's front leg but catches the back leg as Raledran tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raledran backs up against the cage.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Raledran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Outback is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Outback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raledran looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
and Raledran counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Outback.#T4#
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raledran slips a jab from Outback.
Raledran checks a leg kick nicely.
Outback lands a body shot.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raledran walks into a stiff left hand from Outback.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raledran walks into a left hand.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Raledran checks the leg kick.
Raledran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raledran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raledran.
Raledran thuds his shin into the meat of Outback's side.
Outback scores with a body shot.
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Raledran rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?#BC#
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Raledran misses.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raledran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raledran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Raledran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raledran staying out of range there.
Raledran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raledran staying out of range there.#T1#
Raledran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raledran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Outback throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback throws a leg kick but Raledran checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Outback.
Outback with a jab.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raledran throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Outback lands a front kick.
Raledran chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Raledran is looking to clinch.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Outback works the jab nicely.
Outback throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Raledran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Raledran blocks the low kick.
Raledran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Outback is able to avoid easily.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Raledran off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Outback, as that shot connected. #T3#
Raledran moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback throws a quick inside leg kick.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback tries to bum rush Raledran with a series of wild strikes but Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raledran shapes to counter with a head kick.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raledran looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raledran avoids it.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raledran misses with a few strikes there.
Raledran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Outback misses with a low kick. #T4#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raledran.
Raledran tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback cracks Raledran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Outback there.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Raledran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Outback feints and then cracks Raledran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raledran down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Outback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raledran. That did some damage!
Raledran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Raledran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raledran tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raledran manages to avoid it.
Outback scoring well with a low kick there.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Outback works Raledran's body with a nice hook.
Raledran misses with a hook.
Outback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raledran feints a counter leg kick.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raledran is able to avoid easily.
Outback cracks Raledran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raledran throws a head kick but Outback moves out of range.
Raledran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Outback scores with the left hand. Raledran knows he should have avoided that one.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Raledran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outback throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raledran misses with a head kick.
Outback digs a good hook to Raledran's body.
Raledran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Raledran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Outback lands with a hook. Raledran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raledran doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback cracks Raledran with a good jab.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raledran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Raledran clinches.
Raledran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
Raledran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raledran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Outback to keep the fight standing.
Outback blocking some punches.
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards. #T4#
Raledran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raledran lands a left hand.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
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!
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raledran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raledran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raledran lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Raledran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raledran.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Raledran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raledran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outback, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!

Macca Outback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 36: Outback v Thermometer     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Thermometer as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Outback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer lands a jab to Outback's midsection.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer tries to counter with a clinch but Outback shakes him off and moves away.
Thermometer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Thermometer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thermometer.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback digs a right hand underneath Thermometer's ribcage. Thermometer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Outback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Outback blocking some punches.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Outback lands a right hand.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Thermometer digs a right hand into Outback's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Outback's gas tank.
Outback working aggressively here.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Outback misses.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermometer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outback under the eye.
Outback throws a combination. Thermometer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thermometer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback lands a jab to the head.
Outback misses with a hook.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch position.
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Outback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Outback staying out of range there.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Thermometer rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Outback wants to break free but Thermometer has control.
Outback working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback. #BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Outback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thermometer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Outback shakes it off.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Thermometer connects with a body shot.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Outback's head back.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Outback momentarily.
Outback slips a jab from Thermometer.
As Thermometer backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Thermometer 's knee.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.#CL2#
Thermometer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Outback.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Outback lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Outback as the two fighters clinch.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Thermometer. #BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thermometer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Thermometer is working Outback over against the cage.
Outback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Outback's head.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thermometer just manages to avoid it.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rectal Thermometer 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!#R3#
Outback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Outback appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer scores with a nice right hand.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Thermometer wants to clinch but Outback slips to the side
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thermometer checks a leg kick.
Outback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thermometer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Outback avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Outback. Outback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Thermometer cracks Outback with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outback throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Outback. #T3#
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Thermometer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Outback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback prevents a body shot from Thermometer. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thermometer lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range. #T1#
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Good exchange - Outback coming out on top.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Outback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Thermometer digs a good hook to Outback's body.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Outback moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Thermometer cracks Outback with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer jabs at Outback's body.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thermometer lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thermometer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Thermometer rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Thermometer presses Outback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Outback tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
Outback lands a hook that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Outback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thermometer rushes Outback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rectal Thermometer dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Outback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Thermometer counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thermometer looks to clinch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Outback catches Thermometer right on the button with a cross.
Outback throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Outback is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Outback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.#T1#
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Thermometer.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A shot to the body from Outback misses
and Thermometer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback sizes up Thermometer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
A left lands for Thermometer.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Thermometer works Outback's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Outback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Thermometer scores with a nice strike.
Thermometer throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Thermometer throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Macca Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Thermometer.#T4#
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Outback gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Thermometer 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Outback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer lands with a cross.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!

Rectal Thermometer is the new middleweight champion!
Rectal Thermometer very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: DMMA 25: Andrianakis v Outback     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Outback.#CL#
Andrianakis rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrianakis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andrianakis wants to clinch
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Outback let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Outback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Andrianakis lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Outback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#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!
A jab from Andrianakis finds it's way through Outback's defenses.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Outback gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrianakis takes one on the button.#T3#
Outback slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback 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.
Outback is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrianakis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Outback! But no joy.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Andrianakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
Outback takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Macca Outback has been cut.
Andrianakis gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outback blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianakis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside that Outback shrugs off. #BC2#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macca Outback's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Outback walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Outback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Andrianakis is rocked!
Andrianakis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Oh Andrianakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Outback avoids the body shot from Andrianakis. #CL#
Andrianakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrianakis seems to have got his legs back now.
Outback tries to break the clinch but Andrianakis is controlling the position.
Andrianakis lands a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
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!
Andrianakis misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrianakis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Outback's efforts to push away.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Outback.
Still in the clinch, Andrianakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Outback - that landed with a thud.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Andrianakis.
Outback blocks the elbow strike.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis lands a damaging elbow.
Andrianakis tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrianakis thinking.
Outback slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianakis.
Outback let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body. Outback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianakis throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianakis is just out of range.
Outback scores with a decent looking hook.
Outback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Outback counters with a crisp one two that drops Andrianakis! Outback thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Andrianakis to his feet! Andrianakis is in big trouble!
Outback is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andrianakis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianakis looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback lands a jab to Andrianakis's midsection.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macca Outback's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Outback ducks right into an uppercut from Andrianakis.
Outback swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianakis.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outback cracks Andrianakis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Outback appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Outback is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrianakis with a body shot.#T1#
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a big right hand! Oh Andrianakis is in trouble here! Outback follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
Macca Outback is the new middleweight champion!
Milo Andrianakis spoke after the fight, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

 

Event: DMMA 8: Mack vs Outback     
Date:   May 12, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Mack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marax MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Outback fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mack on the side of the head.
Outback displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mack.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Mack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Mack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Outback, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
Mack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Outback connects with the punch.#T2#
Mack clobbers Outback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Mack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Outback misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
Outback is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mack rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Outback's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mack under the eye.
Outback misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Mack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Outback misses with a double jab
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack slips a jab from Outback.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Mack is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Outback misses with a jab to the body
and Mack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mack is defended easily by Outback.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Outback! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
Mack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Mack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback scores with a nice strike.
Outback connects with a nice looking jab.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Outback let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
A big right from Outback misses.
Mack shoots in looking for a takedown. Outback tries to sprawl out of it but Mack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Outback manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Outback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
Mack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Mack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mack avoids the body shot from Outback.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback misses with a jab, cross combination.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Outback connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
Mack tries to clinch #KD2#
and Outback counters with a nice right hand that sends Mack toppling to the canvas! Mack scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Outback finish him?!#ROC2#Mack is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4##KD2#
Outback lands a big uppercut and Mack crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mack looks OK. Outback waves Mack back to his feet!
Oh Mack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Outback delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mack like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Macca Outback!

 

Event: CWMMA: Ike vs Bol     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Outback lands with a cross.
Hjorturson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hjorturson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Outback misses.
Hjorturson ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Hjorturson throws a big counter combination but Outback scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hjorturson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Outback dodges the punch combination from Hjorturson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Hjorturson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hjorturson.
Outback with the counter takedown but Hjorturson avoids it easily.
Hjorturson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Outback has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hjorturson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjorturson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Hjorturson moved out of range.#T1#
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hjorturson's head backwards.
Hjorturson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outback lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Hjorturson.
Outback dodges the punch combination from Hjorturson.
Hjorturson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Outback counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Outback.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Hjorturson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback prevents Hjorturson from breaking the clinch.
Hjorturson is trying to break the clinch but Outback is controlling him.#T2#
Outback has Hjorturson pressed against the cage.
Outback tries to work over Hjorturson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjorturson is trying to force a seperation but Outback has the dominant position.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Hjorturson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Outback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjorturson backwards.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjorturson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjorturson wants to get back to striking at distance but Outback won't allow it.
Outback tries a body shot but Hjorturson blocks it.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Hallbjorn Hjorturson has been cut.#T3#
Outback misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Outback.
Hjorturson wants to break free but Outback has control.
Outback misses with a punch to the body.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Outback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hjorturson is trying to break the clinch but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Outback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Outback digs a right hand underneath Hjorturson's ribcage. Hjorturson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hjorturson wants to break free but Outback has control.
Outback lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Hjorturson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Hjorturson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Outback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hjorturson has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
Hjorturson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Outback as the two fighters clinch.
Hjorturson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjorturson.
A short uppercut from Outback.
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!
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Outback.
Outback tries to work over Hjorturson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hallbjorn Hjorturson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hjorturson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Outback has time to react.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hjorturson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback connects with a single shot there.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Outback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hjorturson blocking some punches.
Hjorturson wants to get back to striking at distance but Outback won't allow it.
Macca Outback seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Outback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Outback lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjorturson takes a shot to the head.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback has Hjorturson pressed against the cage, preventing Hjorturson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Outback scores with a shot to the side of Hjorturson's head. #T1#
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjorturson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback pushes Hjorturson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Outback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hjorturson has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Outback.
Outback leaning against his opponent.
Hjorturson wants to get back to striking at distance but Outback won't allow it.
Hjorturson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Outback tries to work over Hjorturson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hjorturson wants to get back to striking at distance but Outback won't allow it. #T2#
Good body shot from Outback.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback is stalling here.
Hjorturson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hjorturson is trying to force a seperation but Outback has the dominant position.
Outback lands a nice uppercut.
Outback pushes Hjorturson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Outback.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback tries a body shot but Hjorturson blocks it. #T3#
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outback lands a shoulder strike.
Outback lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjorturson.
Hjorturson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Outback.
Outback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Outback.
Outback stalling in the clinch.
Hjorturson blocks an uppercut.
Outback misses with a punch on the inside.
Outback tries a body shot but Hjorturson blocks it. #T4#
Outback working aggressively here.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Outback works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjorturson is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks.
Outback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjorturson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback lands an uppercut.
Outback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hjorturson blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback has a couple of punches blocked by Hjorturson.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hallbjorn Hjorturson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hjorturson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Outback takes the fight into the clinch.
Hjorturson is trying to break the clinch but Outback is controlling him.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outback lands a body punch.
Outback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Outback.
A short right from Outback.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Hallbjorn Hjorturson's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Hjorturson tries to break free but Outback pushes him back against the cage.
Hjorturson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hjorturson's efforts to push away.
Outback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Hjorturson is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Outback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Hjorturson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Outback pushes Hjorturson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Outback lands a body shot.
Outback leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Hjorturson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Outback with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Outback drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hjorturson right on the button. Hjorturson goes down! Outback follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Outback gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
Hallbjorn Hjorturson was interviewed post fight and said 'I was frustrated knowing that the promotion was shutting down, and it really took away from this moment. This was supposed to bring me closer to the title but now it's really just a fight with all the stakes gone. I'll be re thinking my future. '.

 

Event: CWMMA: Outback vs Phyrrus     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Phyrrus throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phyrrus misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Phyrrus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback looks to score with a jab to the body but Phyrrus is just out of range.
Psion Phyrrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phyrrus throws a lazy right hand but Outback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phyrrus throws a big shot that misses.
Phyrrus ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Phyrrus throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phyrrus swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback moves out of range as Phyrrus strikes.
Phyrrus throws a right hand that misses
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Outback stuns Phyrrus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phyrrus jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Phyrrus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phyrrus misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Outback throws a monster overhand right that drops Phyrrus! Outback follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!

 

Event: CWMMA: Contreiras vs Atunes     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
IsoG misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
IsoG scores with a body shot.
IsoG closes the distance but Outback moves to the side
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like eL IsoG has been cut.
IsoG stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Outback misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from IsoG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsoG.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but IsoG manages to avoid it.
IsoG ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsoG throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
IsoG cracks Outback with an open hand slap.
IsoG misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but IsoG slips the punch.#T1#
IsoG throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback throws a hook but IsoG avoids it easily.
IsoG doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
IsoG misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Outback misses its target.
Outback jabs IsoG right on the nose. IsoG blinks but takes it well.
IsoG works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Outback misses with a jab, cross combination.
Outback throws a combination that misses
letting IsoG counter with a right hand.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsoG manages to avoid it.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsoG.
A jab lands there for Outback.
IsoG swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Outback counters with a nice right hand that sends IsoG toppling to the canvas! IsoG scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Outback finish him?!#ROC#IsoG is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsoG lands with an overhand left.
IsoG misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IsoG is still on wobbly legs! Can Outback finish him?
Outback cracks a nice hook into IsoG's ribs.
IsoG seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Outback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outback has IsoG pressed against the cage, preventing IsoG from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
IsoG tries to break free but Outback pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
IsoG can't break the clinch.
IsoG tries to break free but Outback pushes him back against the cage.
Outback pushes IsoG back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
IsoG takes a shot to the head.
Outback lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on IsoG's face as he tries to break the clinch.
IsoG is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks.
Outback lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt IsoG or not.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
IsoG can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Outback as the two fighters clinch.
IsoG looks winded!
Outback lands a left hand.
Outback lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down IsoG.
Outback lands a left hand.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Outback scores with a nice short uppercut.
IsoG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Outback lands an uppercut.
A short right from Outback.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsoG looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
IsoG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
IsoG wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
IsoG has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
IsoG is trying to break the clinch but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
IsoG working hard to break the clinch.
IsoG is trying to break the clinch but Outback is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Outback.
Outback digs a right hand underneath IsoG's ribcage. IsoG let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Outback.
Outback stalling.
Good body shot from Outback.
Outback stalls.
Outback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of IsoG backwards.
Outback works on IsoG's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Outback.
IsoG wants to break free but Outback has control.
Outback lands an uppercut.
Outback scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on eL IsoG's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Outback sends IsoG crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Outback is motioning to the referee to let IsoG up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
IsoG throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a right hand from hell and IsoG is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback!
eL IsoG spoke after the fight, saying 'Natowg Mo ? I just give him a chance to win. Simple as that.'.

 

Event: CWMMA: Contreiras vs Ubereem     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Pustansky wants to clinch up but Outback keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pustansky missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pustansky wants to clinch
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pustansky looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Pustansky wants to clinch but Outback slips to the side
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Pustansky is rocked!
Pustansky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Outback counters with a crisp right that sends Pustansky to the canvas! Outback follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macca Outback!
The defeated Ivan Pustansky had this to say: '...'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Volkov has been cut.
We've been told by Outback's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macca Outback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Volkov.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Outback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov looks winded!
Good exchange - Outback coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Abraham Volkov's cut even more.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outback counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Volkov out cold! What a finish! Outback is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback!

 

Event: VKT Trials 2: Los Angeles     
Date:   Jul 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Outback takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bol misses with a hook.#T1#
Outback misses with a left hand
and Bol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Bol misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Outback scores with a sloppy right hand. Bol should have avoided that one.
A big right from Outback misses. #T2#
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Bol misses.
Outback throws out a counter right but Bol avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macca Outback.
Well Outback has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Macca Outback!

 

 
 
 
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